James Howe is the author of many books for children, including the Bunnicula series and the Misfits series. He is also the author of the Houndsley and Catina books, as well as
Otter and Odder, illustrated by Chris Raschka;
Brontorina, illustrated by Randy Cecil; and
Big Bob, Little Bob, illustrated by Laura Ellen Anderson. James Howe lives outside of New York City.
Marie-Louise Gay is the illustrator of many award-winning children's books, including the Houndsley and Catina series and
Tiger and Badger by Emily Jenkins. She lives in Montreal, Canada.