Rebecca Gardyn Levington is a children's book author, journalist, and poet who has a particular penchant for penning both playful and poignant picture books and poems, primarily in rhyme. Some of her recent titles include Finding Forgiveness; I Will Always Be . . .; Little Dreidel Learns to Spin!; Afikoman, Where'd You Go?; and Whatever Comes Tomorrow. She lives in New Jersey with her family.

Diana Mayo has illustrated many picture books, both fiction and nonfiction, including Finding Forgiveness by Rebecca Gardyn Levington, Snow Ghost by Tony Mitton, Molly on the Moon by Mary Robinette Kowal, and Yawning Yoga by Laurie Jordan. She enjoys getting messy with watercolors, collage, colored pencils, and pastels to create texture-filled illustrations. She lives and works in Chelmsford, England with her family and two cats.

"Luminous and emotionally resonant . . . Levington's rhyming text gracefully captures the emotional nuance of reconciliation, while Mayo's warm watercolor illustrations provide a comforting visual backdrop. Together, they present a thoughtful narrative that helps young readers navigate feelings of regret, anger, and healing . . . Whether read at home or in the classroom, it provides a meaningful way to discuss themes of remorse, forgiveness, and emotional growth. A tender, beautifully crafted story about conflict, emotional insight, and Jewish holiday traditions." --School Library Journal

"Gardyn Levington's rhyming couplets skillfully capture the narrator's emotional journey, while Mayo's deftly illustrated, light-filled spreads and pastel colors convey the joy of the holiday . . . The story makes an excellent addition to the very small handful of children's books on Tashlich and the themes of Yom Kippur . . . Conveys a universal lesson on compassion tenderly and with depth." --Kirkus Reviews