Mordicai Gerstein (www.mordicaigerstein.com) is the author and/or illustrator of numerous books for children, including The Man Who Walked Between the Towers, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 2004. He lives in western Massachusetts with his wife and their daughter, Risa.
"History accessible for young readers." - starred review, School Library Journal
"Wonderfully simple, sweet and engaging." - Kirkus Reviews
"A compelling account." - The Horn Book
Booklist Top Ten Books on the Environment for Youth
California Library Association Beatty Award
Illinois' Monarch Award List
Maryland's Black-Eyed Susan Award List
South Carolina Picture Book Award List