Melissa Bailey, Author & Illustrator 


When she was a kid, Melissa dreamed of illustrating children's books. She never, ever thought it would actually happen - and now she's an award-winning illustrator with 50 books and counting! She wrote Pug Is Happy, and the upcoming Rangifer and Weecha for Pygmy Giraffe Publishing.


Melissa lives with her family on a dirt road near a small town in Michigan. Everyday, she takes their dogs for two or three walks. She'd like to romp with an otter or hang with a sloth, but she'll settle for cuddling with a fluffy poodle.


Besides being the main illustrator for Pygmy Giraffe, its Media Director, and all-round advisor, Melissa is also the author of the book Pug Is Happy, one of the board books launched in our toddler division last year.