Rose Fyleman (1877-1957) was a prolific English writer of fiction, poetry, and plays for children, as well as a singer, singing instructor, and schoolteacher.
Lois Ehlert (1934-2021) created numerous inventive, celebrated, and bestselling picture books, including
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,
Holey Moley,
The Scraps Book,
Mice,
Ten Little Caterpillars,
RRRalph,
Lots of Spots,
Boo to You!,
Leaf Man,
Waiting for Wings,
Planting a Rainbow,
Growing Vegetable Soup, and
Color Zoo, which received a Caldecott Honor.