Gina Crawford has authored works in a variety of genres, including a thesis, journalistic articles, and poetry. However, her specialty is in children's literature. Crawford holds Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in English and teaches composition and American literature on the college level. She resides in North Alabama. Darrell Osborn says he lives his life "walking the line between arts and entertainment." Over the past 25 years, his illustrations have traveled around the world and into space. While across the South, he's known as Doctor Osborn, the Magical Mad Scientist. The mixing of the two gives him the unique perspective reflected in both art forms. Together they have created a really fun book that will introduce kids everywhere to the joys of rhyming And the art of rhyme is one step toward learning to read So whether you are already reading, or simply learning to read, this book is perfect for you There is also a free music video on the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel that goes with this book for even more learning fun