Ann Whitford Paul was a social worker before becoming a writer. Kirkus Reviews called her text for
Mañana Iguana "clever" and said it is "an excellent chance for young readers ... to learn some Spanish vocabulary." Ann Whitford Paul writes poetry, picture books, and easy readers for children. Some of her picture books include
The Seasons Sewn: A Year in Patchwork,
All by Herself, and
Eight Hands Round: A Patchwork Alphabet. She lives in southern California
Ethan Long is an artist and animator who has written and illustrated dozens of children's books. His accolades include a Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal for Up, Tall, and High! and a daytime Emmy nomination for Tasty Time with Ze Frank.