Chung, Julien: - Julien Chung has been a professional designer and illustrator for over twenty-five years. He is the illustrator of picture books such as Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho and Chicka Chicka Tricka Treat, companions to the bestselling Chicka Chicka Boom Boom; Becoming Blue by Ellen Tarlow; Vrooom, Vrooom! by Mary Lyn Ray; and 365 by Miranda Paul. He has created licensed characters for brands worldwide and works for La Presse newspaper in Montreal, Quebec. He lives in Montreal with his wife and a lovebird named Cookie.

Boniface, William: - William Boniface is the author of more than twenty-four books ranging from pre-school novelty to middle grade novels. His books--which include the Oprah Best Books for Kids selection The Adventures of Max the Minnow, as well as the middle grade series The Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy--have sold more than 2 million copies.