MARGARET WISE BROWN (1910–1952), best known as the author of Goodnight Moon, wrote countless children’s books inspired by her belief that the very young were fascinated by the simple pleasures of the world around them. Among her many bestselling Golden titles are Home for a Bunny, The Golden Egg Book, Mister Dog, The Color Kittens, Seven Little Postmen, and The Sailor Dog.
BOB STAAKE is the creator of many books for children, including My Pet Book; Bluebird; The Red Lemon, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book; and The Donut Chef, a Children’s Choice Book Awards finalist. He illustrated the popular Little Golden Books I’m a Truck, I’m a Monster Truck, and I’m a Bulldozer. Staake is a prolific and highly acclaimed commercial illustrator whose work has appeared in the New Yorker, Time, the Washington Post, and the New York Times. Find out more about Bob at bobstaake.com.