Marsha Qualey is the author of many books for readers young and old. When she's not writing she likes to read, take walks by the river, ski in the winter, garden in the summer, and play with her cats all year 'round. Like Bumble B., she has very good friends who make life fun. Marsha has four grown-up children and two grandchildren. She lives with her husband in Wisconsin. Jessica Gibson is a self-taught illustrator born in Detroit, Michigan who has worked with various companies and publishers. Her heart-warming, whimsical illustrations have been featured in many picture books, magazines, and some galleries. She has a strong fondness for animals and nature, and a lot of her artwork reflects this.