Margie Palatini is the author of many outrageously funny books for children, including Piggie Pie! , illustrated by Howard Fine; Moosetache, Mooseltoe , and the Bad Boys series, all illustrated by Henry Cole; The Cheese , illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher; No Biting, Louise , illustrated by Matthew Reinhart; and Gorgonzola , illustrated by Tim Bowers. She lives with her family in New Jersey.