My favorite book as a child was Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish.

I always carry some penny candy in my purse, just in case.

Sometimes I sneak out to the movies when I should be working.

One day, I'd like to work for Pixar and make an animated movie.

I got the idea for Miss Mingo from drinking so many Snapple® iced teas (check out the caps for some interesting facts!)

My favorite part of a picture book is the endpapers.

I can't resist collecting things – my biggest collection right now is of magnets. When I was little, I collected pigs and Wacky Packages.

My girls, my husband (even the neighbors) pose for me if I need models for an illustration.

I love Mud Pie ice cream, especially when it's soft and soupy.

When I was doing research for Don't Grown Ups Ever Have Fun?, I stuck cooked pasta to the kitchen walls to see if it would stick... and all of the wall paint came off with the pasta!