Deans, J. Robert: - J. Robert Deans has doodled all of his life. During his nearly ten-year career selling comics, he started drawing them with CRASS FED, a webcomic featuring his signature sense of humor. Wondering what was next after being laid off, a silly idea struck: a cow lost in space. That idea became MOO THOUSAND AND PUN, which was the first in the Shakes the Cow series of children's picture books. Spy adventures for young readers followed with the BEAR FROM AUNT graphic novel series. A third series was recently added, STEER YOUR OWN STORY, which are solo game stories featuring the characters from all of Deans' books. Deans also collaborates on books and toys with his wife and Kidlet for their Deans Family Productions.