About the Author
Margie Palatini has written many books for children, including
Piggie Pie, which was an ALA Notable Book and a Booklist Editor’s Choice book,
Bedhead, which was a
Newsweek Best Book of the Year, and several other picture books with numerous state awards.
Dan Yaccarino is an acclaimed author and illustrator of many children’s books including
Doug Unplugged,
Unlovable and
The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau; the creator and producer of the Parents Choice Award-winning animated series
Oswald and the Emmy-winning
Willa’s Wild Life, as well as the character designer behind the Emmy-winning
The Backyardigans. His books have won a host of prestigious awards including the
New York Times Best Illustrated award, an ALA Notable designation, a Parents Choice Award, and the Bologna Ragazzi. Dan lives with his family in New York City. You can visit him online at
http://www.yaccarinostudio.com.
