Vicky Shiefman is the author of several children's books, including Sunday Potatoes, Monday Potatoes, and Good-bye to the Trees . She taught public school on the Lower East Side of New York City for many years. Francesca Chessa is a prominent Italian illustrator. She has worked on more than 40 children's books, and also teaches workshops on children's book art and color theory at several universities. Other Holiday House books include Baby Baby Blah Blah Blah! written by Jonathan Shipton, Holly's Red Books written and illustrated by Francesca, and Go Be Wonderful! written by Donna Gephart.