Margaret Wise Brown, cherished for her unique ability to convey a child's experience and perspective of the world, transformed the landscape of children's literature with such beloved classics as Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Other perennial favorites by Ms. Brown include My World; Christmas in the Barn; The Dead Bird; North, South, East, West; and Good Day, Good Night.

Karen Katz is the acclaimed author-illustrator of more than thirty-five books, including Princess Baby; Can You Say Peace?; and Mommy Hugs and Counting Kisses, both Child magazine Best Books. Karen, her husband, and their daughter divide their time between New York City and Woodstock, New York.