Elizabeth McPike was for many years the editor of a journal on education. Her three children, all grown up now, never stopped being every wish answered. She is the author of two previous books: Little Sleepyhead and Little Bitty Friends. She lives in Washington, DC.
Jay Fleck is a Shorewood, IL based designer and illustrator. He is inspired by his childhood along with his experiences with his two young children. Jay is the author and illustrator of Tilly and Tank, as well as the illustrator of Flo by Kyo Maclear.