About Sami Suomalainen Sami Suomalainen has illustrated many children’s books, including the first two books by Robert Munsch, Mud Puddle (1995) and The Dark (1997), as well as several adult and educational books. He lives in Toronto with his wife and two cats. Books by Sami Suomalainen Marisol y el Mensajero Amarillo by (author) Emilie Smith-Ayala illustrated by Sami Suomalainen