The Magic of Hanalei Bay

A Mother's Love

Eugene and the Magical Carrot Tree

New 12/1/06

Karin O'Keefe has always loved children's books, being an avid collector for many years. She was delighted to help in the co-creation and completion of Zak's wonderful, fanciful tales. She loves animal stories, as the creatures of this world hold a special place in her heart. Karin also volunteers at the San Francisco SPCA, where she adopted her sweet, little dog, Bug. She truly hopes the next time you are looking for a furry, feathered or scaled companion, you will visit your local animal shelter or contact a rescue group to find that critter who needs your love. She guarantees you will receive unconditional love in return.

Zak Zaikine has been an artist for over 40 years. He has always protected the child within him allowing the artist to emerge. He is prolific in many genres of the art world including writing books of poetry and now writing and illustrating children's books. His first two books, The Magic of Hanalei Bay and A Mother's Love, have both had a far reaching success.