Fran Manushkin was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1942. After a short stint as an elementary school teacher, she moved to New York City and began working in children's book publishing. She has written numerous picture books, including Baby, Come Out, Miriam's Cup, and The Tushy Book. Kate Alizadeh has a bachelor's degree with honors in illustration from Falmouth University. She has illustrated two picture books in the UK, and this is her US debut. She lives in Wales with her wife and their pet cat.