Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, dirt farmers, teachers and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children's books, including The Trees of the Dancing Goats, Babushka's Doll, and My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother. She now lives in Union City, Michigan. - (Simon and Schuster)