Tom Lichtenheld is the author and illustrator of over 40 books for young readers, including Stick and Stone, Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish, Duck Rabbit, and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site.

Tom loves drawing pictures and making up stories so writing and illustrating picture books was the perfect way to combine these two creative endeavors.

Tom works traditionally with watercolor, colored pencils and chalk, making his illustrations feel vibrant and inviting.

Tom lives in the suburbs of Chicago with his wife and 206 colored pencils.