About the Author

Kathy Johansen brings a warm blend of heart, humor, and nostalgia to her fictional stories.

Kathy and her husband, Roger, once owned The Sock Peddlers, a charming knitting shop in Lakewood, Washington. With over twenty years of teaching experience, Kathy inspires creativity, wonder, and connection in her classroom.  These values shine through in every page of her storytelling.

About the Illustrator

Illustrator and artist Katie Howard, a former second-grade student of Kathy’s, lends her artistic talents to bring this story to life. Katie is based in the Pacific Northwest and works primarily in oil paint, watercolor, and yarn

About the Series: The Sock Peddlers™

The Sock Peddlers™ is a series of children’s books chronicling the adventures of grandparents,  Grammy and Papa. Her first book in the series debuted in 2025!  Book 2 will be published later in 2026.