Born and raised in New York City, Chris began writing children’s books at a very young age. At age six he created “Mommy, I Made this Valentine’s Day Card for You.” This work received rave reviews, including from his most discerning critic, his older brother Joe. Other notable works include co-authoring “Someday,” a nonfiction work about career planning for the post-third grade world, and “Of Bikes and Men,” a tale of training wheel transcendence.

Ed is a freelance illustrator who specializes in fun, lively art for children’s books, educational materials, and a variety of print and online products. Ed's creativity has helped bring the Loudersons and the town of Kindville to life. edkoehler.com

Christine is a teacher and children's book author from New York City. In her book, The Impasta, Momo is known as the best pizza maker in town but when he gets a little restless and bored with his job, he ventures into things he knows nothing about. This leads to some comical outcomes.

Bill the Octopus is very talented indeed. He can sing and dance and paint, but please don't mention the banjo.

When Dad is unfortunate enough to step on a nail one Saturday morning while working in the yard, his heart stops and the fun begins, as he hungers for "brainssss" and his family adjusts to life with the greatest zombie any kid could ask for.