Bodhi is our faithful companion who we sometimes lovingly call our “rug” as he sleeps most of the day on the carpet. But when a UPS or Fed Ex driver arrives, he is at the door in a flash hoping for a treat. Occasionally a new face shows up at the door, and when face to face with Bodhi, prepares to flee, but is likely to be licked affectionately when given the chance.

Bruce Malnor often whistles while he works, which means he’s having fun. He is a former classroom teacher and elementary school principal, who continues to share his insights into the world of education through workshops and consulting projects. He’s also a nature photographer with an awesome collection of photos. Bruce and his wife Carol Malnor have co-authored several of our books. We’re pleased to have him with us part-time helping with order fulfillment. Check out the Malnor web site, http://www.naturebooksforkids.com.

Glenn Hovemann, editor and co-publisher, delights in working closely with our creative group of authors since 1993. He’s been around the longest, and brings his word smithing skills to every manuscript he turns his attention to. He’s always on the lookout for the perfect manuscript.

Muffy Weaver is manager and co-publisher, working side by side with Glenn as a husband and wife team. Part of her role is as art director, selecting and guiding the illustrators. Muffy brings to Dawn both the mind of a manager and the heart of a mother, lovingly overseeing the development and birth of each new product.

Richard Rodrigue is our webmaster, database manager, foreign rights contact, and marketing assistant. Every company needs a nerd and Richard fits that billing, complete with glasses. He’s also the go-to guy when something breaks.

Sandy Philpott is the newest member of our team. She is our sales and marketing manager, working closely with our buyers and reviewers. She responds to all with warmth and enthusiasm. Among her many jobs, she supports our sales reps as they introduce our books to store buyers everywhere.

Friends We Couldn’t Do Without

Catherine Rice, who resides at Rainbow Ranch, arrives weekly with warmth and color to brighten our week and crunch our numbers. She’s been doing our numbers since 1996. With over 30 years of professional accounting experience, she brings notable expertise and a calm presence. She owns and operates Rice Business Solutions with her partner Doug Rice. When they are not crunching numbers you can find them rocking and rolling with wild abandon with their band “Star People.”

Patty Arnold loves both reading and designing books. You can see her design work at www.menageriedesign.net. Patty is also an accomplished and creative landscape photographer. At her site www.pattyarnold.com you can see images taken while snowshoing at night (“Night Edge”), while kayaking (“Back Bay”) and while flying (“Land:Marks” and “Carrizo Plain”). Patty also documents endangered landscapes. On a recent exploration she photographed the fabulous, fragile desert of Wadi Rum in Jordan. That trip was inspired by books in her library and she feels that it is through books that the world and universe unfold. Patty also teaches college-level courses in graphic design, typography, animation and web design.