Larry Krohn has written children's stories most of his life.  He received a MS degree in physical education from Indiana State University.  Having taught science, health, and physical education in middle and high school for 21 years, he is now retired.  His two children, Brian and Sara, have left the cave where he lives with his wife, Martha, in Princeton, Indiana. 

John Meadows created the illustrations for all the Patter the Paducah Mouse Books.  He has an Associates Degree in Commercial Art from Vincennes University.  John lives in Ft. Branch, Indiana with his wife, Jen, and their four children.  John works for Rexam Closures.

Sara Minihan created the illustrations for PUSHKIN THE CHRISTMAS PUMPKIN.  Sara is the daughter of Larry Krohn.  She graduated from Indiana University with degrees in Theatre, Costume Design and Construction, and Child Psychology.  Sara and her husband, Bill, produce and perform in shows at the Badgett Playhouse in Grand Rivers, Kentucky.  Sara also creates all the costumes for their shows.  She and Bill live in Paducah, Kentucky.  For more about Sara Minihan and the Badgett Playhouse go to www.grandriversvariety.com.