About the Author

Nancy White Carlstrom (nancywhitecarlstrom.com) has written more than fifty books for children, including the Jesse Bear series with illustrator Bruce Degan. She draws inspiration from her eighteen years living in Alaska, volunteer experiences in Africa and Haiti, and raising sons Jesse and Joshua.


Ken Kuroi has contributed illustrations to many popular Japanese books, including Gongitsune (Gong, the Little Fox) by Nankichi Miimi and Neko no Jimusyo (The Cat Office) by Kenji Miyazawa. Kuroi’s collaborative works with Nancy Carlstrom, Swim the Silver Sea, Joshie Otter and Midnight Dance of the Snowshoe Hare are published in America. In 2003, his gallery, Ken Kuroi’s Picture Book House, opened, where his work is constantly displayed.

Reviews

Praise for Swim the Silver Sea, Joshie Otter

“Splendid paintings in a variety of shimmering Arctic hues illustrate a soothing bedtime story . . . This attractive picture book has the draws of an affectionate mother-offspring bond.”—Booklist

“An excellent addition to picture-book collections that’s sure to be read over and over by parents looking for that perfect soothing bedtime story.”—School Library Journal 

"Once you've sung Ms. Carlstrom's original melody, it will seem you've always known it. Youngsters will enjoy adding original verses to the two given."—Children's Literature 

"An attractive offering."—Kirkus Reviews 

Praise for Swim the Silver Sea, Joshie Otter

"Splendid paintings in a variety of shimmering Arctic hues illustrate a soothing bedtime story . . . This attractive picture book has the draws of an affectionate mother-offspring bond."-Booklist

"An excellent addition to picture-book collections that's sure to be read over and over by parents looking for that perfect soothing bedtime story."-School Library Journal

"Once you've sung Ms. Carlstrom's original melody, it will seem you've always known it. Youngsters will enjoy adding original verses to the two given."-Children's Literature

"An attractive offering."-Kirkus Reviews