This book was published by Philomel Books .

Anika Denise is the author of several critically acclaimed books for young readers, including three illustrated by her husband, Christopher Denise. They live with their three children in Rhode Island. Lorena Alvarez is a freelance illustrator from Bogota, Colombia. She has created illustrations for children books, independent publications, and magazines. Her work reflects her interest in colour language and diverse techniques and concepts. Anika Denise is the author of many acclaimed books for young readers, including Monster Trucks, Starring Carmen!, as well as Baking Day at Grandma's and Bella and Stella Come Home, both of which are illustrated by her husband Christopher Denise . Anika lives in Rhode Island with her family.