Margie Palatini is the author of many celebrated children's books, including Lousy Rotten Stinkin' Grapes , The Three Silly Billies , and Earthquack! , all illustrated by Barry Moser, as well as Sweet Tooth and Bedhead , both illustrated by Jack E. Davis. She lives with her family in New Jersey. Visit Margie at MargiePalatini.com. Dan Yaccarino is the author and illustrator of over fifty books for children, including Piccolo , Unlovable , Every Friday , and The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau . Awards and honors for his work include being named The New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Children's Books, the Bologna Ragazzi Award, and an ALA Notable Children's selection. Dan has also had the honor of being invited to the White House to read his books.

He created and produced the animated series Doug Unplugs , Oswald , and Willa's Wild Life and character designed the series The Backyardigans . You may visit him online at YaccarinoStudio.com.