About the Author

Teddy Jam (Matt Cohen 1942-1999) was the pseudonymous author of many wonderful children's books, including Night Cars, illustrated by Eric Beddows, This New Baby, illustrated by Virginia Johnson, and How We Were, illustrated by Ange Zhang. He was also a novelist and won the Governor General's Award for his last novel, Elizabeth and After.

Joanne Fitzgerald (1956-2011) was a very talented illustrator who had a rewarding career in children's books. She illustrated many well-loved titles, including Little Rooster and the Diamond Button by Celia Barker Lottridge (Mr. Christie's Book Award), Doctor Kiss Says Yes by Teddy Jam (Governor General's Award: Children's Illustration), Ten Small Tales by Celia Barker Lottridge, and Emily's House by Niko Scharer. She most recently wrote and illustrated This is Me and Where I Am.

Reviews

"'Do you want us to turn out your light?' asked Doctor Kiss' mother and father after they had read her a story, given her one million kisses, 15 hugs, 40 squeezes, and five tickles for good luck.
-- from the book