Katrina Germein is a bestselling author of award-winning picture books. Published internationally, Katrina believes young readers deserve stories that inspire imagination, curiosity, and laughter. One Little Duck (illustrated by Danny Snell) is a CBCA shortlisted title, and Bev and Kev (illustrated by Mandy Foot) is a CBCA Honour Book. Katrina is a past recipient of the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Award, a SCBWI Crystal Kite Award, and numerous CBCA Notable listings. Her work has been Highly Commended in the Prime Minister's Literary Awards and recorded five times for the children's television show, Play School. Katrina's first book, Big Rain Coming (illustrated by Bronwyn Bancroft) has remained continuously in print for over 20 years. Katrina likes birthday parties, bushwalking and going to the beach. She has an outstanding guinea pig named Honeydew and a small dog called Sadie. Summer is her favourite season.