Sean Bryan is the author of numerous children's books, including A Girl and Her Gator and A Boy and His Bunny. In order to fully research this book, Sean spent two years living with wild pugs in their natural habitat (his home). His study of pug behavior has culminated in this important work. He works at a New York advertising agency and lives with his wife and son.

Tom Murphy is the illustrator of numerous books, including four books with Sean Bryan. He also works in advertising. He lives with his wife and two children.