Author: Hiawyn Oram Recent Works: The Feast of the Forest Animals, Badger's Bad Mood, The Secret Attic... (80 titles total) Born in South Africa, Hiawyn Oram studied English and drama at university before moving to England, where she began writing film screenplays. She has published over 60 books across a wide range of genres, including picture books, poetry, plays, and young adult novels. Her work has been recognized worldwide for its artistic merit, earning the Japan Picture Book Award, the British Smarties Prize, and numerous awards in France, Italy, and beyond. Her best-known works include I Want a Dinosaur, The Best Kiss, and Badger's Bad Mood. This heartwarming story uses the simple act of a kiss as a way for a child to affirm the love between parent and child. When a little bear cub bumps his head on the table while playing train, his mother comforts him, saying, "Mommy will kiss it better. Then everything will be okay!" Through this everyday moment, children come to recognize their mother's love and discover their own way of loving her back. Simple yet emotionally rich illustrations fill the story with warmth and comfort.