Lauren Thompson is the author of several picture books, including the popular Mouse s First series, Little Quack series, and the Wee Little series. She is also the author of the critically acclaimed "The Apple Pie That Papa Baked" as well as "Leap Back Home to Me"; "Chew, Chew, Gulp!"; and "Hop, Hop, Jump!" She lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn, New York.