Fish House Door

The late Robert F. Baldwin was a modern day troubadour, singing, playing the banjo, and collecting and
telling stories wherever he went. His articles and stories have appeared in numerous magazines. His
children's books include This is the Sea That Feeds Us, and Cities Through Time: Beijing.
Astrid Sheckels was born and raised in the farming town of Hatfield, Massachusetts. She cannot remember a
time when she wasn't listening to, telling, or illustrating stories. Her detailed illustrations give every story more depth and dimension. Astrid's first children's book was the award-winning The Scallop
Christmas published by Islandport Press in 2009. She lives, paints, and teaches in western
Massachusetts.