Mike Austin is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer. He is the author-illustrator of several picture books, including Monsters Love Colors, Monsters Love School, JunkYard, Fire Engine No. 9 and Hooray for Helpers! He lives on Whidbey Island, Washington, with his wife--author-illustrator Jing Jing Tsong--and their lovable mutt, Prudence. You can visit him online at www.jingandmike.com.