Lynn Plourde is the author of more than 25 children's books, including "Pigs in the Mud in the Middle of the Rud," "Wild Child," "At One in a Place Called Maine," and "You're Wearing THAT to School?!" She also co-authored the graphic novel "Lost Trail: Nine Days Alone in the Wilderness" with Donn Fendler. Lynn's books have won a variety of honors, including Chicago Public Library Best of the Best, Junior Library Guild selection, Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book, IPPY Bronze Medal, Lupine Honor Awards, Los Angeles Times Best Children s Book, Maine Literary Award, and Oppenheim Gold Award. Lynn is a Maine native who grew up in Skowhegan and currently lives in Winthrop with her husband Paul Knowles. She enjoys reading, walks, snowshoeing, and kayaking.Russ Cox was raised by a pack of crazed hillbillies in the back woods of Tennessee. Without much in the way of modern conveniences, like a television set or running water, he spent his time drawing and whittling away the hours. After graduating from art school, he ventured in the world of design and illustration. He opened his own studio, Smiling Otis Studio, where he now specializes in illustration for children. When not drawing, running amok in the snow, or training his four cats to sing Bohemian Rhapsody, Russ enjoys some quiet time, working on his picture book stories. He is the illustrator of Merry Moosey Christmas, written by Lynn Plourde.