Kat Chen is the author of several bestselling contemporary and historical romance books. She also serves on the advisory board for Books for Newborns. After becoming a grandmother and spending most of her free time helping with ""the fun stuff""-conversations, crayons, and crawling-she was inspired to delve into children's books and help kids master the art of simple conversation through shared play. Lorraine Nam is an illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. She was born in Philadelphia and spent her childhood drawing pictures and folding origami to pass the time at her parents' jewelry store. She now spends her days combining those two loves to create her illustrations. She is the illustrator of the picture book biography on Neil deGrasse Tyson, Look Up With Me, and the upcoming Wei Skates On, by Olympic Gold Medalist Nathan Chen.
⭐ ""So much good cheer, in such a small package, this is sure to find a ready audience for story hours or one-on-one."" (STARRED REVIEW) —School Library Journal ⭐ ""Play With Me is a delightful read for young children, meriting repeated enjoyment."" —Literary Titan ""A perfect companion for young readers for learning social skills, or just for whiling away a few quiet minutes with a friend."" —Children's Book Review ""...a board book filled with interactive encouragement as well as fun—a tool adults can employ to encourage kids to grasp the rudiments of interactive participation and positive reinforcement."" —Midwest Book Review ""An empowering play guide with well-designed illustrations that children will love."" —Readers' Favorite Book Reviews Gold Literary Titan Award Winner Story Monsters Approved Board Book Winner Gold Mom's Choice Award Winner