While Peter Stein is not a fish expert, he did once raise two goldfish geniuses that lived long, meaningful lives. Peter is the author of more than a dozen gift books and children’s books, including the popular Galore series with artist Bob Staake. A Tree for Mr. Fish is his second book as author-illustrator. Peter lives above water with his family in Northern California.

Alyssa is a born and bred New Yorker living in Tasmania. She studied illustration and animation at the Fashion Institute of Technology for undergraduate and graduate courses. As an illustrator and art teacher for students aged 5-75+, Alyssa strives to put the KA-POW into stories and learning.

Her illustrations can be found in magazines and books including the Lucia The Luchadora series and fabulous Amelia Chamelia series. Alyssa currently resides in stunning Hobart where adventures await each day.