ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kimberly DesJardine grew up in Chicago, Illinois, and earned a B.A. in Speech Communications from the University of Illinois. She brings more than 25 years of experience in client and agency advertising, retail marketing, and communications.

Kimberly lives with her husband, Keith, their daughters, Madeleine and Mason, and their dog, Bordeaux. They divide their time between London, England, and Healdsburg, California, in Sonoma Wine Country, where Kimberly found the inspiration for Gabby the Green Grape and Pinot Pete.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
A Southern California native, Bill Hart graduated cum laude from Woodbury University's Design School with a minor in Illustration and Photography, along with specialized coursework in Children's Design. Bill brings more than 26 years of experience to his design career, contributing his creative talents to a wide range of projects.

Bill and his wife, Heidi, live in the Los Angeles area. In their free time, they enjoy traveling, hiking local trails, and dreaming up their next home renovation or road trip adventure.