B.K. Taylor is an illustrator and writer who has contributed to such varied media as National Lampoon, Walt Disney Animations, Jim Henson Productions, MAD magazine, Nickelodeon, Sesame Street and ABC's Home Improvement as a staff writer. His work has been recognized with the Inkpot Award, the Gold Brick, seven Caddies, the Funny Bone Award, and the Ace Award. He has illustrated many children's picture books including Anchovy Breath to Zoo Food: 175 Names I Call My Brother when I'm Mad, 101 Nutty Nature Jokes, and 101 Silly Monster Jokes. Taylor lives in Franklin, Michigan.