Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children's books. Our books are designed to spark curiosity in the littlest readers and fan the flames of lifelong learning. We understand children deserve our respect. That's why we always select artwork and stories that encourage caregivers to read up" to their little ones - exploring interests together, learning together, and giving their young minds room to grow. We also believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read. To bring these beautiful stories to life, our diverse and talented staff collaborates with authors and illustrators from all backgrounds and nationalities. We have also partnered with multicultural brands and literacy organizations to make sure our books reflect and reach as many little ones as possible.

Kim was working in molecular biology and public health when she was hired for the Chandra X-ray Observatory in 1998. Since she wanted to be an astronaut when she was little, this opportunity got Kim close to the cosmos but without the long-distance commute. Today, Kim uses data to help tell stories about science, whether in the form of a 3D print of an exploded star, a book about the electromagnetic spectrum, or a virtual reality application of a spacecraft system. Find out more at https://kimarcand.com Kelly Kennedy is an award-winning illustrator and animation artist, born and raised in the sleepy town of Los Angeles, home of the Griffith Observatory. Seeing a planetarium show there on a school field trip began a lifelong love of space and the stars. He sometimes plays guitar in a bluegrass band, cover such classic tunes as "Blue Moon of Kentucky" and "Bad Moon Rising." Recently he bought his boys a telescope, hoping that someday they'll discovera new exomoon and name it after him.