Barbara Joosse is the author of many acclaimed books for children, including Mama, Do You Love Me?, illustrated by Barbara Lavallee; Roawr!, illustrated by Jan Jutte; and Higgledy-Piggledy Chicks, illustrated by Rick Chrustowski. She lives with her family in Wisconsin. Sergio Ruzzier is a two-time Geisel Honor-winning picture book author and illustrator. He has written and illustrated many picture books, including Fox and Chick- The Party, a 2019 Geisel Honor Book; Fish and Wave, a 2023 Geisel Honor Book; Two Mice; and more. He was a recipient of the 2011 Sendak Fellowship. His work has won many awards, including the Parents' Choice Gold Medal for The Room of Wonders and This Is Not a Picture Book!
""Gentle but fierce—an empowering tale of sibling adventures and care."" —Kirkus Reviews ""It’s a shark-in-sheep’s-clothing story that celebrates childhood courage and resourcefulness as well as siblings’ sacred bond."" —Publishers Weekly