The Wizard Mouse
Dean Morrissey has made up stories to go with his work ever since he first began to paint. Eventually he began writing and illustrating children’s books. The highly successfulShip of Dreams, aNew York TimesBest Illustrated Book, was published in 1990, followed byThe Great Kettles, which won a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. His other books includeThe Christmas Ship,The Moon Robber,The Monster Trap, andThe Crimson Comet. Dean Morrissey lives on the south shore of Massachusetts with his wife and son, surrounded by many of the amazing contraptions that are found in his paintings.Stephen Krensky is the author of over seventy books for children, includingHow Santa Lost His Job, an ALA Notable Book. He has previously collaborated with Dean Morrissey onThe Monster TrapandThe Crimson Comet. Stephen Krensky lives in Lexington, Massachusetts, with his wife, Joan, and their two children.