Snoezie-woezie Poeziehoorn

The concept of a kitty-corn is so unique and charming—I'm curious about what inspired this playful combination and how it evolved during writing.

The artwork seemed to perfectly capture the whimsical and adventurous spirit of the story. Were the illustrations created alongside the text or developed afterward?

The themes of friendship and imagination are timeless, but I wonder if there's something specific about how this story presents those ideas that resonates particularly well with kids.