Noted poet Lee Bennett Hopkins has edited or authored numerous books for children, including the I Can Read Books Hamsters, Shells, and Spelling Bees; A Pet for Me: Poems; and the ALA Notable Children's Book Surprises. The recipient of a Christopher Award and the University of Southern Mississippi's Medallion for "lasting contributions to children's literature," Mr. Hopkins lives in Florida.

Philip Stanton is the director of his own design studio, which produces everything from large-scale urban art installations to multimedia projects for movies, television, and the internet. He is the award-winning illustrator of numerous picture books published in Europe. Got Geography! is his first book to be published in the United States. He grew up in Florida and now lives with his family in Barcelona, Spain.