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About the Author

Ken Setterington is an international authority on children’s books. He was named the first Children and Youth Advocate for Library Services by the Toronto Public Library and won a prestigious Toronto Arts Award for Writing and Publishing for his work with children’s literature. Most recently, he co-wrote A Guide to Canadian Children’s Books. He has published two books for children with Tundra: The Snow Queen and Wild Swans, both of which were also illustrated by the Hofers.

Nelly and Ernst Hofer learned the folk art of scherenschnitt in their native Switzerland. Their first book was the award-winning Silent Night: The Song From Heaven by Linda Granfield. Nelly and Ernst Hofer live on a farm in Perth County, Ontario.

Praise for Clever Katarina: A Tale in Six Parts…

Praise for Wild Swans:

“[Ken Setterington] uses a prose style that is graceful and appropriate…. Elegant, amazingly intricate full-page [scherenschnitt] illustrations grace the beginning of each of the six parts of the tale.”
— School Library Journal

“…an elegant retelling full of drama…. The Hofers … intricate, artful black-and-white cut-paper illustrations [Scherenschnitte] are a perfect match for this tale.…”
— Globe and Mail

“With flowing and precise narrative, the storytelling talent of Ken Setterington … is a gift to the reader. From the first line … this story captivates and absorbs … beautifully written.…”
— Resource Links