“The Imagination Key is beautifully written and illustrated. Together, the words and images remind us how our imagination can transport us to new places, allow us to experience grand adventures, and help us see challenges and opportunities in exciting new ways. My kids love reading it at bedtime and "imaginating" (their favorite word) all the wild adventures they will have in their dreams.” —Barbara Miller Gather, Ph.D. Professor of Communications, Elon University “The Imagination Key is such a sweet and beautifully illustrated story! As a life-long Preschool director, I have had similar conversations with children about their imagination. This book definitely has a place in every preschool library.” —Jeannine Pignotti, Director, Oakdale Preschool, Los Angeles CA “What a book for our times! To ignite and engage every child's sparkling imagination is at the core of a happy heart, joyful mind and creative learning. As a career educator, it is my belief that this is learning’s sweet spot for exploration and optimism. This is our critical KEY.” —Rebecca Peery, M.A., Elementary Educator and Administrator Sarah Whalen is the award winning Executive Producer of over 1,000 hours of documentary television including Emmy winning Deadliest Catch, Bering Sea Gold, Jay Leno’s Garage, and Netflix’s The Confession Tapes among others. Prior to her career in television, Sarah adapted and directed literature for the stage including classics from Ernest Hemingway and John Cheever as well as numerous contemporary authors. Sarah also served as an acting coach and behind-the-scenes documentarian for children’s feature films including Like Mike and When Zachary Beaver Came to Town. Sarah has a master’s degree in Performance and Media studies from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After residing in Los Angeles for the past 20 years, Sarah now lives happily in Wilmington, NC with her husband, Mark. and two amazing children, Juliet and Bryce. The Imagination Key is Sarah’s first children’s book... but certainly not the last! Elena Christofides is the author and illustrator of the recently published children’s book It’s Cool to be Kind. She is an artist, designer, animal activist and an art and yoga teacher. Elena studied textiles and fashion in the UK and designed women’s and children’s wear. She also had numerous jewellery and art exhibitions. Her love for animals led her to rehoming hundreds of unwanted dogs. Elena currently teaches yoga and illustrates children’s books. She lives in Cyprus with her husband Nick, her two children Nicole and Leo and her rescue animals. You can see more of her artwork on her Facebook page “joyfuleverafter by Elena Christofides.”
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Elena Christofides