Beth Ferry is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous picture books, including Stick and Stone, The Scarecrow, and The Nice Dream Truck. She lives with her family in New Jersey.Tom Lichtenheld makes books for children and people who used to be children. His New York Times bestsellers include I Wish You More and Duck! Rabbit!, created with Amy Krouse Rosenthal; Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, created with Sherri Duskey Rinker; and Stick and Stone, created with Beth Ferry. See all his books at tomlichtenheld.com.

(Stick and Stone) “This warm and tender story of two BFFs is made even more enjoyable by the charming, textured tan and blue illustrations . . . the text, suitable for beginning readers, sweetly expresses what it is to be and to have a good friend.” — School Library Journal (starred review)(Stick and Stone) “Ferry adds zip to the best-friends-forever theme with plenty of sly puns...and Lichtenheld conveys significant expressiveness through the characters’ dot eyes and small smiles...The use of instantly recognizable objects as characters gives the story universal appeal, and Ferry makes its moral unmissable.” — Publishers Weekly(Stick and Stone) “Preschoolers looking for a model of good friendship need look no further. Kindness rules the day, and humor, rather than obvious lesson-teaching, moves the story along.” — Horn Book Magazine(Stick and Stone: Best Friends Forever) “With bright, engaging illustrations from best-selling creator Tom Lichtenheld, Beth Ferry's story explores the importance of learning about our roots, as well as the ability of friends and found family to help us grow strong.” — School Library Journal(The Umbrella) “The exceptional duo behind Stick and Stone are back with another unmissable and upbeat collaboration. Simple and superb—a must-have for any collection.” — School Library Journal (starred review)(The Umbrella) “Dim days end with a bright romp thanks to magic. This celebration of patience and sharing light will spread delight.” — Kirkus Reviews(Peddler of Puddles) ★ "This enchanting tale also offers an understated message of kindness reciprocated." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)(Peddler of Puddles) “Offers an expansive puddle of possibility.” — Publishers Weekly(Peddler of Puddles) ★ "There are writers, and there are storytellers, and with this simply told yet magical tale, Ferry establishes herself as one of the latter. Lichtenheld’s joyful illustrations, created with pencil, watercolor, and colored pencils, visually express the spirit of kindness that fills this heartfelt, memorable tale." — Booklist (starred review)(Peddler of Puddles) "Filled with charmingly cartoonish animals, the Peddler’s world blossoms in Lichtenheld’s drawings, softened with pastel watercolor and colored pencil." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books