The Big Book of Happy

Ruth Martin studied English at York University before becoming a children’s book editor and writer. With more than ten years’ experience across a diverse range of children’s books, Ruth writes and edits both fiction and non-fiction for children. She is the author of the Little Explorers series.

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.