David McPhail is a beloved author-illustrator of many best-selling picture books, board books, and novelty books, includingWynken, Blynken, and Nod by Eugene W. Field, I Love You Because You're You by Liza Baker, and Sisters, which he also wrote. Edward and the Pirates, which he wrote as well as illustrated, was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. He has also received a Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor, a Children's Choice Award, a Parent's Choice Award, a Children's Booksellers Choice Award, and many state awards. His books for Holiday House include Bad Cat, I Am Just Right, and Sick Day.