Shennen Bersani is an award-winning illustrator with 2 million copies of her books cherished and read by children, parents, and teachers throughout the world. She attended the Art Institute of Boston and has been a freelance illustrator for over 15 years. Achoo, Icky Bug Shapes, Shark Baby, Animal Partners and Once Upon an Elephant, among others are some of her notable works. She lives near Boston, Massachusetts.