Tomi Ungerer (1931 — 2019) began his unstoppable career as an illustrator, childrenʼs book author and artist in New York. He published more than 140 books for adults and children, and created posters, sculptures and films. His hometown, Strasbourg, dedicated a museum to him even during his lifetime. His picture books, such as The Three Robbers and Moon Man, are modern classics.

William Cole (1919-2000) was an American author. After serving in World War II, he worked in the publishing industry in New York, for Alfred A. Knopf and Simon & Schuster, among others. He published numerous anthologies and wrote columns, poetry and children’s books.