Brigitte Weninger was born in Kufstein, Austria, and spent twenty years working as a kindergarten teacher before trying her hand at writing. She has since published more than fifty books, which have been translated into thirty languages worldwide. She continues to be heavily involved in promoting literacy and storytelling. Eve Tharlet was born in France and spent most of her childhood in Germany. She studied art in Strasbourg, France. Among her books are How Will We Get to the Beach, Hugs and Kisses, and Puppy Love.