About the Author
Mischa Damjan is the pen name of the late Dimitrije Sidjanski, the cofounder, along with his wife, Brigitte, of North-South Books. He wrote many books for children, including The Little Seahorse and the Christmas Pearl and The Clown Said No. Jósef Wilkón was born in Poland. His books for North-South include Flowers for the Snowman, written by Gerda Marie Scheidl.