A classically trained painter and graphic designer, Masha D'yans was born in Europe, and her influences include nature, fairy tales, and Japanese art. Her vibrant watercolors have appeared on greeting cards, in calendars, and in children's books. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California. Visit her at www.masha.com.

Colorful watercolor illustrations and lively text from author/illustrator Masha D'yans introduces young readers to the microbiome--a gut-dwelling garden of microscopic flora that affects their health, emotions, and more--and teaches them how to help it thrive