Madelaine Black's favorite thing to do is share funny stories and silly songs with her grandchildren.

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Her other favorite thing to do is to help charities and non-profits to raise funds and awareness. 

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She has spent 35 years in both the UK and Israel as an award-winning creative consultant. She calls what she does “creativity that matters”.

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The idea for this book about a magical talking carrot popped into Madelaine’s head after an inspiring morning she spent volunteering at her local Meir Panim food bank.

Shirley Waisman has illustrated more than fifty books for children. 

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Her greatest reward is seeing children smiling as they enjoy her illustrations.

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Shirley grew up in Israel, and has been drawing and painting as long as she can remember. She studied her craft at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design. 

Meir Panim is Israel's largest assistance network for the needy. Its mission is to alleviate and diminish the harmful effects of poverty on thousands of families across Israel. 

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This nationwide organization offers a range of food and social service programs aimed at helping the needy with dignity and respect. They provide nutritious food, food-shopping cards, employment training, household furniture and appliances, and youth clubs. They offer short-term aid, alongside long-term solutions to poverty.

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Meir Panim connects those who love to give with those who are in desperate need of receiving. Their programs run in collaboration with the social welfare departments and professional entities