Bill Martin, Jr was an elementary-school principal, teacher, writer and poet, and held a doctoral degree in early childhood education.

In addition to the beloved Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and its companions, Martin's books for children include Listen to the Rain, Here Are My Hands, and the acclaimed Knots on a Counting Rope, which was featured on Reading Rainbow.

John Archambault is a poet, journalist, and storyteller who worked with Bill Martin Jr on several projects. He lives in Idyllwild, California.

Julien Chung has been a professional designer and illustrator for over twenty-five years. He has created licensed characters for brands worldwide and works for La Presse newspaper in Montreal, Quebec. He lives in Montreal with his wife and a lovebird named Cookie.