Tough Like Mum

LANA BUTTON was born in the tiny town of St. Stephen, New Brunswick. She trained in theater, performing on TV, film and stage, and now works in early childhood education. Lana is the author of numerous books for children including Tough Like Mum, Willow’s Whispers and What if Bunny’s NOT a Bully? Lana and her husband live in Burlington, Ontario, with their dog and their cat, and they have three amazing daughters who are all grown up but will thankfully still listen to picture books.

Carmen Mok is an award-winning illustrator who previous works include Cone Cat and When I Listen to Silence. She lives in Toronto, Ontario with her husband and two cat “studio managers.”