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.
Kip Alizadeh (kipalizadeh.net) has a bachelor’s degree with honors in illustration from Falmouth University, and they have illustrated several picture books. They live with two mischievous cats in Belfast, Northern Ireland.