Paul Kay is an author, music educator, and musical director whose years in the classroom inspired him to begin writing stories for children. Now living in Hawaii, he divides his time between teaching, directing, and writing stories that spark creativity. He hopes Herbert's BIG Splash will inspire young readers to dream big and believe in themselves. Visit him on Instagram @thepaulkay. Lauro Franco Jr. is a designer and illustrator from Brazil who fell in love with animated drawings and comics as a child. Fascinated by storytelling through characters and vehicles, he graduated in Product Design and now brings ideas to life, both his own and those of his collaborators. Visit him on Instagram @laurofrancojr.