Katri Kirkkopelto is an artist, illustrator and art teacher who has a special talent for tailoring serious content to appeal to young children. Her own works include the socio-emotional and self-developmental series about Blue, a fluffy creature struggling with her emotions, and the Finlandia Junior Prize nominee Piki – Why Can’t I Join? about pre-school bullying. The books support the child’s emotional and self-regulating development.