Babies Love Books

Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children’s books. We believe that every child deserves an excellent first book experience–beginning on the day they’re born. Reading is learning is our driving philosophy, and we strive to help parents understand why reading aloud from birth is so important. We offer a simple development-based guide to help them on their journey. Ginger Swift is a pen name for the creative team at Cottage Door Press. We use a name like this when we work together on a story. We choose a name that stands for “red bird,” which is our cheerful little mascot.

Martina Hogan is an artist and greeting card illustrator from Liverpool, England. She moved to Yorkshire to get a degree in Design and Illustration and now runs an open studio there, where she also designs products and toys.â

Olga Demidova studied traditional applied arts and animation in Moscow and spent years working in animation before illustrating children’s books. She always tries to stay positive and see happy little things in everyday life that will encourage those who see her drawings.

Nathalie Marshall is an illustrator, author, and designer. She graduated with an honors degree in graphic design and an illustration award from the Melbourne Art Directors Club. Her illustrations have licensed to American Greetings, Hallmark and Papyrus and have appeared on packaging for a variety of products—from talcum powder to blueberries. She also produces her own greeting cards for her Little Red Owl label. Nathalie lives near the beach with her bike-loving husband, two busy children, and an Australian Koolie named Obi Wan.

Hi there! My name is Fhiona Galloway and I enjoy working in young children’s publishing. Some clients include: Ladybird Books Silver dolphin books Lake Press Igloo books Caterpillar books Nickelodeon Peaceable Kingdom Press Autumn Publishing Scholastics YoYo Books CBBC Campbell Books Marks & Spencer Jellycat Santoro Graphics Asda

Jessica Gibson is a mostly self-taught freelance illustrator who graduated from Wayne County Community College with an associate of arts degree. Though she primarily illustrates children’s books, Jessica also creates artwork for magazines and has an interest in character design. With a pen and tablet by her side, she loves creating adorable, whimsical, and sometimes quirky illustrations, ready to brighten up everyone’s heart. You can visit her at www.jessicamgibson.com.