About the Author

Janice Dean is the senior meteorologist for the Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. Dean joined FNC in January of 2004, reporting on some of the biggest weather stories in history such as Hurricane Katrina, and more recently, the Moore and El Reno 2013 tornadoes in Oklahoma. She also led the coverage on FNC of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Janice is a member of the American Meteorological Society and was awarded the AMS Seal of Approval in 2009.

Many viewers know Janice as "Janice Dean the Weather Machine," a nickname that was given to her by Fox News Anchor Shepard Smith when he introduced her on his show Studio B.

Janice resides in New York with her husband and two sons.

Known as "Janice Dean the Weather Machine," Janice Dean has been predicting the weather on Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network since 2004. She is a trained meteorologist and she loves to share her scientific knowledge, and the inspiration that led to her passion for weather, with kids and adults alike. Before Fox, she had a long career working at various radio and TV stations as a DJ, anchor, and host. Russ Cox is an award-winning illustrator and animator, and founder of Smiling Otis Studio. His illustrations have won first-place in the Published, People's Choice, and Emerging Artist categories at the New England The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators conference. He lives in Maine with his wife, their four cats, and a banjo.

Reviews

"Freddy the Frogcaster and the Big Blizzard is a wonderfully written, fun, fast-paced kids' story with beautiful illustrations. A fun read that is an instant favorite for bedtime in our house..." -- Bret Baier, chief political anchor, Fox News Channel "Big thanks to the 'Weather Machine,' Janice Dean, for teaching kids to be prepared--not scared--through the storms with their weather-smart friend!" -- Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Fox & Friends "Beautiful written and wonderfully entertaining, Freddy the Frogcaster and the Big Blizzard was a huge hit in my home. As a mom, it warmed my heart to see my kids giggling about a 'frogcaster' and learning about science too! This book is a blizzard of fun for children." -- Norah O'Donnell, co-host, CBS This Morning