John Himmelman

John Himmelman is an author and illustrator of many children's books, and those for adults on the topic of natural history. They have earned a variety of awards and honors. His book genres range from science and nature to ones simply created to make children and adults laugh. He has long been interested in learning how our ancestors survived throughout our early development, and our connections with a species of human that vanished long ago-Neanderthals.
When not creating books, Himmelman teaches martial arts at a school he cofounded. He spends much time afield with his camera, hunting down butterflies, moths, birds, plants, and all manner of fauna and flora. Many become the subjects his books.
He lives in Connecticut, USA with his wife Betsy Himmelman, a potter. His son Jeff is an artist and art director; daughter Lizzie Appleby is a photographer. You can visit his website at www.johnhimmelman.com.