Jody Jensen Shaffer is an award-winning poet and the author of more than 70 books of fiction and nonfiction for children, including Prudence the Part-Time Cow , A Chip off the Old Block , It's Your First Day Of School, Busy Bus! , Emergency Kittens , the Bear and Friends Puzzle Reader series, and more. When she's not writing, Jody can be found spending time with family and walking her rescue dog, Sophie. Visit Jody at jodyjensenshaffer.com and on X @jodywrites4kids. Ana Zurita lives in Spain. She was born by the sea in Valencia, where she completed her studies in Fine Arts. She is a big fan of the beach in winter, the color yellow, the smell of old books, and heavy blankets. She has illustrated many picture books.