Kristi Valiant

Kristi Valiant has illustrated many children's books, including Good Night, Cuddle Tight, Hoo's There, and the award-winning Cora Cooks Pancit. Her picture book Penguin Cha-Cha was her debut as an author/illustrator. See if you can spot a hidden hippopotamus and monkey in her books. Kristi grew up in Wisconsin, graduated from art school in Ohio, lived in Texas, and now cuddles up to read with her husband, daughters, and rescue dog in Indiana. She strives to love God and love people.