James Howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers. Bunnicula, coauthored by his late wife Deborah and published in 1979, is considered a modern classic of children’s literature. The author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff series Tales from the House of Bunnicula and Bunnicula and Friends. Among his other books are picture books such as Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores and beginning reader series that include the Pinky and Rex and Houndsley and Catina books. He has also written for older readers. The Misfits, published in 2001, inspired the nationwide antibullying initiative No Name-Calling Week, as well as three sequels, Totally Joe, Addie on the Inside, and Also Known as Elvis. A common theme in James Howe’s books from preschool through teens is the acceptance of difference and being true to oneself. Visit him online at JamesHowe.com.
Lynn Munsinger was born on December 24, 1951 in Greenfield, Massachusetts. She graduated from Tufts University in 1974. She received a degree in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1977 and continued her studies in London. She has illustrated over 90 children's books for over 25 different authors, but is best well known for her partnership with Helen Lester. They have been together since first publishing The Wizard, the Fairy, and the Magic Chicken in 1983. They have collaborated on the Tacky the Penguin series and many other popular titles including the award-winning Hooway for Wodney Wat.
