About Stephanie Simpson McLellan Stephanie Simpson McLellan is the author of the stunning The Christmas Wind, published by Red Deer in 2018, as well as a number of other picture books, including the award—winning The Chicken Cat. She lives in Newmarket, Ontario. Books by Stephanie Simpson McLellan Two Tales of Twenty-Six by (author) Stephanie Simpson McLellan illustrated by Mike Deas Ages 6 to 8 Grades 1 to 3 The Sorry Life of Timothy Shmoe by (author) Stephanie Simpson McLellan illustrated by Zoe Si Ages 4 to 8 Grades k to 5 Leon's Song by (author) Stephanie Simpson McLellan illustrated by Dianna Bonder Ages 5 to 8 Grades k to 3 Chicken Cat by (author) Stephanie Simpson McLellan illustrated by Sean Cassidy Ages 6 to 9 Grades 1 to 4