Elizabeth Weiss Verdick

About the Author

Elizabeth Weiss Verdick loves writing books that cheer kids on and help them grow. She is the author of the classic board book Teeth Are Not for Biting, part of her best-selling Best Behavior® series. Elizabeth writes for children of all ages, having created series for both babies and pre-teens, as well as picture books such as Small Walt, Bike & Trike, and Peep Leap. She is also the coauthor of The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Elizabeth lives in Minnesota with her family. Learn more at elizabethverdick.com.

Yana Kozak is a children’s book illustrator from Ukraine. She earned a degree in journalism and worked for several years for newspapers and TV. For the past few years, she has been doing what she always dreamed of—illustrating children’s book full-time. Yana mainly works digitally in Procreate. She is inspired by her daughter, always trying to see the world through a child’s eyes. In addition to illustrating, Yana loves to read and has endless lists of books she wants to read one day.