JEN ARENA is a former editorial director at Random House BFYR. She has written over 50 books for kids, including Queen Elizabeth II- A Little Golden Book Biography, My Little Golden Book About the Statue of Liberty, and My Little Golden Book about The White House. When she's not writing or editing, you can find Jen in her garden, on a volleyball court, traveling to faraway places like England and Scotland, or curled up with a good book. MONIQUE DONG is a freelance illustrator whose passion is creating images that encompass light, life, warmth, and color. She studied animation at City Varsity in Cape Town, South Africa. She currently lives in China with her husband.