Bill Martin, Jr. (1916-2004) has been called "America's favorite children's author." He wrote more than 300 books for children, including the classic texts
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, illustrated by Eric Carle; and
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, illustrated by Lois Ehlert.
Lois Ehlert (1934-2021) illustrated numerous inventive, celebrated, and bestselling picture books, including
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,
Mice,
Ten Little Caterpillars, and her own
Holey Moley,
The Scraps Book,
RRRalph,
Lots of Spots,
Boo to You!,
Leaf Man,
Snowballs,
Waiting for Wings,
Planting a Rainbow,
Growing Vegetable Soup, and
Color Zoo, which received a Caldecott Honor.