Daniel Bernstrom is a poet and the author of 6 picture books, including One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree and Big Papa and the Time Machine, a Minnesota Book Award winner. All Daniel's previous books feature Black characters, reflecting everyday adventures and joy. This is Daniel's first book that features animals exclusively. Daniel lives in Worthington, Minnesota, with his wife and 5 adorable children.

By day Brandon is a creative director working in animation and by night he illustrates picture books. For over a decade Brandon has worked on a range of hit animated entertainment including his own creation, the award-winning series, Justin Time. He loves to make art that brings adventure, levity, heart, and curiosity for the fantastic and whimsical world around us and in our dreams. A born-and-raised Canadian, he currently lives with his family in Toronto.