Kitty is an art teacher, grandmother and new author. She teaches a class called “Animals Around the World”, and that’s why she wrote the original books. She wanted to offer her students more than just a set of “copy this” instructions. The Crafting Clay Animals approach is based on the premise that there is no right or wrong way to craft clay animals. Her books offer inspiration, not rules. The books come with a starter clay kit that will keep kids happily crafting for hours.