London J. Maddison is a children’s book writer & story teller. London writes to teach children a love for reading and exploring the world around them, whether that is in the vast oceans, in their backyards and communities, or in the kitchen. As a certified planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), a LEED and SITES Accredited Professional, the author has written about sustainability and the environment for adults & children for over 30 years. London has over 300 published articles, documents & stories including Mak the Kraken, Crow Party, 100 Honey Bees and Bathwater Soup. London J. Maddison is a pseudonym used to separate professional and fiction writing careers. The author, a first generation American of British heritage, works and resides in California and Hawaii. London created the artwork for 100 Honey Bees and Bathwater Soup electronically and with photographs. The beautiful art in Mak the Kraken and Crow Party was created by artist Nick McCarthy. Nicholas (Nick) McCarthy is a San Francisco, California Bay Area local artist. Nick attended California State University, Monterey Bay where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mixed Media Design. Nick specializes in illustration, focusing on pointillism and realism. He is involved in exhibitions all around Northern California and across the country, with illustrations at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas & the Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek, CA.