Charming, colorful characters illustrated by Kevin Riley, award-winning Emmy holder for "Best Animation in Children's Programming", combine with fun, rhyming text and catchy songs produced by a celebrated British music producer, to provide an exciting and comprehensive new tool for preschool educators. Join Inky Winky and his pudgy band of spider friends - Fluffy Luffy, Crawly Wally, Spinny Linny and Furry Murray - in their "Love to Learn" adventures. We guarantee both you and your children will "Love to Learn", too!
Author: Cyndi Sue
For over 15 years, Cyndi Sue has educated, entertained and inspired young children throughout the country through theater, song and unique character development. Her talents reach a new level of creativity as she brings the delightful, rhyming Inky Winky Spider into national publication for preschoolers everywhere to enjoy. The mother of three grown daughters, Cyndi Sue is a preschool teacher residing in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.
Illustrator: Kevin Riley
Kevin Riley's work has appeared on Nickelodeon, Noggin, the Cartoon Network and Discovery Kids channels. His numerous professional awards include 25 Addy awards and an Emmy for "Outstanding Animation in a Children's Television Program". This southern Florida native resides in Tampa, Florida, where he serves as Animation Director at Spectrum Video Productions. An avid volleyball player, Kevin enjoys spending time with his ten-year-old son.
Assistant Artist: Brian Parks
Brian is a graduate of the International Academy of Design and Technology, with a BFA in Computer Animation. Brian works at Spectrum Productions, where he assists with illustration, animation, and 3D modeling. Brian resides in Tampa, Florida.
Publisher: Maura A. Sweeney
Business woman, public speaker and daughter of a retired kindergarten teacher, Maura Sweeney took a sabbatical from corporate life to home school her own daughter. Maura is delighted to represent Cyndi Sue as her company's first published author. "Cyndi Sue embodies the essence of all that is fun, gentle, kind and full of love - a treasure for any small child beginning on the journey of learning about life."
President, New Vision Entertainment: Jim Sweeney
Jim Sweeney is the Founder and President of New Vision Entertainment, a music and media management company with a global view. Creative, entrepreneurial and with an innate ability to interact with a multi-ethnic, multi-generational audience, Jim hand-picked the Inky Winky Spider concept because its purity and innocence allows children to enjoy the simplicity of life.
VP, Media Relations: Cheryl Healey
After having spent twelve years on the Mommy Track, Cheryl Healey is delighted to blend her experience as an at-home mom with a sterling background in radio and television advertising. "I can't wait to share this exciting new phenomena with millions of preschoolers across America. I guarantee they'll soon be dancing and cheering for Inky Winky Spider and his adorable friends!"