Rita Marshall is an author and one of the most distinguished designers and art directors in children's publishing. Her work has earned wide critical acclaim as well as gold and silver medals from the Society of Illustrators and the New York Art Directors Club.

Monique Felix is a renowned Swiss artist and author who studied graphic arts at L'Ecole des Arts Appliqués in Lausanne. She has since illustrated more than 40 acclaimed children's books, including Creative Editions' The Rumor, The Velveteen Rabbit, Tuba Lessons, and Bear Dance. Among her many honors is the Octogone Prize from the International Center of Children's Literature in France.