BOB STAAKE is the author of more than 50 children's books, including My Puppy Book, Bluebird, The Red Lemon, which was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Book in 2006, and The Donut Chef, which was a finalist in the Children's Choice Book Awards. He's also a well-known commercial illustrator whose work has appeared in publications such as the New Yorker, Time, the Washington Post, and the New York Times. Bob's website is bobstaake.com, where you may learn more about him.