Susan Stevens Crummel has collaborated with Janet Stevens, her sister, on several picture books, including The Little Red Pen; The Great Fuzz Frenzy; Texas Bluebonnet winners Cook-a-Doodle-Doo! and Help Me, Mr. Mutt!; and the Texas Bluebonnet nominee And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon. A former teacher, she now writes children's books and makes author appearances at schools full-time. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas. Visit her online at susanscrummel.com.

Janet Stevens is the author and illustrator of many beloved picture books, including Tops & Bottoms, a Caldecott Honor Book. With her sister and coauthor, Susan Stevens Crummel, she created the acclaimed bestsellers The Great Fuzz Frenzy; Help Me, Mr. Mutt!; The Little Red Pen; and more. She is also the illustrator of the Epossumondas books, written by renowned storyteller Coleen Salley. Janet Stevens lives in Colorado. Visit her online at janetstevensbooks.com.