Brigitte Weninger was born in Kufstein, Austria, and spent twenty years working as a kindergarten teacher before turning to writing full-time. She has since published more than sixty books, which have been translated into forty languages and received numerous awards. She continues to be heavily involved in promoting literacy, writing, and storytelling. She lives in Kufstein.

Julie Wintz-Litty has been an illustrator since 1994. From there she worked as a graphic designer and painter. While not illustrating, she attends book fairs and teaches art workshops.