I Will Rejoice
Karma Wilson's first poem was published at the tender age of six. The poem was ironically titled, "I Don't Wanna Write a Poem!" Growing up, she had no desire to write. But Providence had different plans, and now Karma writes poems for a living when she's not busy being a wife and raising three kids. Karma is the bestselling author ofBear Snores OnandBear Wants More, as well asIf I Were a Mouse, Give Thanks to the Lord, andI Will Rejoice.Amy June Bates has illustrated dozens of children's books, including Pumpkin Cat and the Beryl E. Bean series.  She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with her husband and their son, Evan.