Shutta Crum's first nearly wordless picture book, Mine! , also illustrated by Patrice Barton and starring the same children, was called "a delightful example of the drama and emotion that a nearly wordless book can convey" by the New York Times . Her other books include Bravest of the Brave and Thomas and the Dragon Queen . Learn more about Shutta at shuttacrum.com. Patrice Barton has illustrated many picture books, including I Pledge Allegiance by Pat Mora and Libby Martinez, Rosie Sprout's Time to Shine by Allison Wortche, I Like Old Clothes by Mary Ann Hoberman, and, of course, Mine! You can find out more about Patrice at patricebarton.com.