AUTHOR: Kaitlyn J. Marquardt
Illustrator Kaitlyn J. Marquardt is a successful graphic designer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Katy graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design. She grew up as the youngest in this blended family. Art and design have afforded Katy the ability to freely express herself and better understand the world. This is her first children’s book; what began as a passion project between stepdad and stepdaughter grew into a beautifully crafted story.
PUBLISHED BOOKS

The Cloud Story: A Bedtime Meditation for Children
"Remember. Take a deep breath." Breathing meditation is an excellent way to relax your mind and body. Let's learn this skill to help us drift off to a sweet, dreamy sleep. It's as easy as remembering to take a deep breath! Readers, hop atop a puffy dream cloud, and join our friends on a breathtaking flight over nature's beauty. We sail from beneath our special tree, up and across the ponds, forests, mountains, and more. Let's take it all in with our breath while meditating gently to sleep. It's time for bed!