Thyra Heder

Thyra Heder is an award-winning author, illustrator, filmmaker, and animator whose picture books are celebrated for their emotional depth, humor, and distinctive visual storytelling. Her acclaimed works include How Do You Dance?, a Boston Globe–Horn Book Award finalist, as well as The Bear Report, Fraidyzoo, and Alfie. In Nose to Nose, Heder combines expressive artwork, canine comedy, and heartfelt insight to tell a story about friendship, communication, empathy, and the courage it takes to face challenges head-on.