Janet Stevens

Janet Stevens's books have won many awards, including a Caldecott Honor. Her books have been named American Library Association Notable Books. She wrote this book with her sister, Susan, and created all the illustrations herself. She is the illustrator of the popular Anansi books written by Eric A. Kimmel. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Susan Stevens Crummel has written many best-selling picture books with her sister, Janet. These marvelous books have included a Time magazine's Top 10 Children's Book and winners of the Texas Bluebonnet Award and other state awards. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas.