JOHN CENAis a #1New York Timesbestselling author, multifaceted entertainer, and dedicated philanthropist. A longtime WWE superstar, his films includeFerdinand(2017);F9,the next installment of the Fast and the Furious series (2021);The Suicide Squad(2021); and its spinoff TV show,Peacemaker(2021). Inspired by Richard Scarry-one of his favorite children's book creators-John is the author of the Elbow Grease series of picture books. Follow @JohnCena onTwitter,Instagram, orFacebook. HOWARD McWILLIAM is the illustrator of eight picture books. His first, I Need My Monster, won seven state young readers' prizes, and has been translated into five languages. His other works include the popular What if You Had series; Hey, That's My Monster; Schmelf the Hanukkah Elf; and When a Dragon Moves In. He lives in the UK with his wife and three young sons.
Praise for the Elbow Grease series: [John Cena] is leading kids to a better future by creating characters who teach readers about having core values. He inspires kids to do more. -Newsday Should please boisterous truck enthusiasts. -Publishers Weekly With his emphasis on trying new things, even if you fail, Cena, a professional wrestler and celebrity, earnestly offers a legitimately inspiring message. -Kirkus Reviews John Cena completes transformation into 'John Cen-aww' by publishing children's book. -The AV Club Motivates children to persevere. -TODAY A Publishers Weekly Noteworthy Picture Book Sequel