Debbie Herman is a feature writer for "Babaganewz magazine and has written for the "New Millennium Children's Dictionary CD-ROM. She is a former elementary school teacher with an MA in special education. She lives in New York City. Sheila Bailey has illustrated more than 26 children's books, including "Spaghetti and Peas; "Special People, Special Ways; "The Wizard and King Whifflegroan; and "The Wonderful Story of Edgar Elf. Her work has appeared in "Fine Cooking magazine, "Forbes, and "The "Oregonian. She lives in Redwood City, California.