Tammy L KaulbackTammy Kaulback is a storyteller, writer, and advocate for children growing up in kinship families when parents are unable to be present. The Sheltering Tree was inspired by her own experience raising her grandson, affectionately nicknamed Eddie, and he special bond they share.A lifelong word nerd, Tammy has always loved words, turning everyday joys and life-lessons into written pieces that help people feel safe, seen, and understood.She lives in Nova Scotia on a family farm, with her husband Tim, her perpetually optimistic grandson, a goofy Bernedoodle, a scrappy flock of chickens, and two adopted Canadian horses. She enjoys gardening, nature, travel, and spending time with her family & friends, and most especially her grandchildren.This is her debut picture book, a tender story of a young bird discovering that love, care, and belonging make a family, no matter how it began. Read More Read Less