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Songju Ma Daemicke, author
Songju Ma Daemicke is an award-winning Chinese-American children's book author and former software engineer. Her books have won many honors, including Tu Youyou’s Discovery: Finding a Cure for Malaria, which was a finalist for the 2023 SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books, and Cao Chong Weighs an Elephant, which was a Best STEM book and a Mathical Honor Book.
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Sian James, illustrator
Sian James is a self-taught children's book illustrator from Hong Kong. Despite her upbringing as a city girl, she loves daydreaming about enchanted forests, ancient ruins, magical creatures, and exciting adventures. When she is not drawing or painting, Sian loves to curl up with a cup of Earl Grey and read a fantasy novel or play a video game. She lives in Cambridge, UK, with her biochemist husband Nathan, their daughter, and two affectionate cats, Miso and Mochi.
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English Board
ISBN: 978-1-62354-736-3
Spanish Bilingual Board
ISBN: 978-1-62354-737-0
Ages: 0–3
Page count: 20
TRIM SIZE 1/2
Publication date: October 6, 2026



