Anna Anderhagen is a Minneapolis-based teacher, performer, and early childhood music educator with a passion for helping children thrive. Drawing from her background in theater, music, and education, she loves helping kids (and their grown-ups) explore wellness topics such as the magical mind-body connection. Through her books, music classes, and puppetry, she encourages meaningful connections and lifelong healthy habits for children.

Hisashi Maeda is an illustrator and graphic designer with more than twenty years of experience. He has a bachelor of arts degree from Musashino Art University in Tokyo, Japan, and has worked with licensed brands such as Sesame Street, Peanuts, Pokémon, and more. He is from Japan and has been living in Wellington, New Zealand for 10 years.

Emily McTate, Ph.D., L.P., is a pediatric psychologist in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology at Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. McTate works closely with children, families, and care teams to support mental health. Her clinical focus includes the impact of psychological symptoms on medical care and the patient and family experience. She finds joy in connecting with children through play, creativity, and compassion.