David Somanhails from a family of artists, and has been drawing since he could walk (over to the kitchen walls to draw on them).He is theNew York Timesbestselling co-creator oftheLadybug Girl serieswith his wife Jacky Davis, as well as author and illustrator ofThree Bears in a BoatandThe Monster Next Door. David, Jacky, their children, and a big furry doglive in New York's Hudson Valley. When not working on picture books,shoveling snow, or chopping firewood, Davidis an instructor at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
Exciting . . . In kinetic illustrations, Soman champions diversity, inclusiveness, and the power of allowing children to play as they wish. --Publishers Weekly Most valuable . . . are Soman's thoughtful, diverse depictions of the children and families . . . No two ways about it--this one is a delight. --Kirkus Part counting book, part socialization celebration, and part story, this clever narrative . . . is an inviting and welcoming outing. --BCCB (starred review) Celebrates the joy and energy of childhood . . . Dynamic . . . Children will easily see themselves in [these pages]. --Booklist