Author Tiki Ivert, from snowy Canada, is a strong believer in holiday magic and traditions – especially the longstanding tradition of reading Christmas stories at bedtime. She also likes to sneak in a few words that challenge kids, so they magically expand their vocabularies while engaging their imaginations.
Illustrator Tilde Baldvinsson is from snowy Sweden, a northern country with long, dark winters and forests populated by elves and other magical creatures.