Fantastic Flowers Author:Susan Stockdale Susan Stockdale began her art career as a textile designer for the apparel industry. She is now the author and illustrator of award-winning picture books that celebrate nature. Her books, including Stripes of All Types, Bring On the Birds and Fabulous Fishes, have been recognized by the American Library Association, Bank Street College of Educa... more »tion, the Cooperative Children's Book Center, the National Science Teachers Association, and the Parents' Choice Foundation. She lives in Maryland with her husband and speaks frequently at schools and conferences.« less