DIANA MURRAY is the author of many beginning readers and picture books for kids, and her poems have appeared in children's magazines, such as Highlights, High Five, Spider, and Ladybug. She grew up in New York City and still lives nearby with her husband, two very messy children, and a goldfish named Pickle.

ROB McCLURKAN grew up in Tennessee, where his grandparents' farm, Saturday-morning cartoons, and the Sunday funnies fueled his imagination. He is the author and illustrator of Aw, Nuts! and Playdates Rule! Rob currently lives with family near Atlanta, Georgia.