Tedd Arnold was born in Elmira, New York. He earned a fine arts degree from the University of Florida. He and his wife, Carol, lived in Tallahassee where he worked as a commercial illustrator. He has now published over 50 books as author and illustrator. His book, Hi! Fly Guy received a 2006 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor from the American Library Association. He now resides back in Elmira with his family. He has two grown sons, Walter and William.
Chris Raschka is an author and illustrator of children's books. Raschka's books, Yo!Yes? and Charlie Parker Played Be-Bop are famous for their minimal texts and inventive art. His book, Mysterious Thelonious, made Horn Book's Honor List in 1997.