Margie Palatini has written many books for children, including Piggie Pie , which was an ALA Notable Book and a Booklist Editor's Choice book, Bedhead , which was a Newsweek Best Book of the Year, and several other picture books with numerous state awards. Dan Yaccarino is an acclaimed author and illustrator of many children's books including Doug Unplugged , Unlovable and The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau ; the creator and producer of the Parents Choice Award-winning animated series Oswald and the Emmy-winning Willa's Wild Life, as well as the character designer behind the Emmy-winning The Backyardigans . His books have won a host of prestigious awards including the New York Times Best Illustrated award, an ALA Notable designation, a Parents Choice Award, and the Bologna Ragazzi. Dan lives with his family in New York City. You can visit him online at www.yaccarinostudio.com.