Barbara Joosse is the author of many acclaimed books for children, including Mama, Do You Love Me?, illustrated by Barbara Lavallee; Roawr!, illustrated by Jan Jutte; and Higgledy-Piggledy Chicks, illustrated by Rick Chrustowski. She lives with her family in Wisconsin.
Sergio Ruzzier is a two-time Geisel Honor–winning picture book author and illustrator. He has written and illustrated many picture books, including Fox and Chick: The Party, a 2019 Geisel Honor Book; Fish and Wave, a 2023 Geisel Honor Book; Two Mice; and more. He was a recipient of the 2011 Sendak Fellowship. His work has won many awards, including the Parents’ Choice Gold Medal for The Room of Wonders and This Is Not a Picture Book!
