Tom Brenner is the author of one previous picture book, about Halloween. He lives in the US on Vashon Island in Washington State, where in mid-December the island's residents turn out to light a giant fir tree, sing and welcome Santa.

Jana Christy is the illustrator of numerous books for children and young readers, including the New York Times best-selling Never Girls series, written by Kiki Thorpe. Jana Christy lives in the US in western Massachusetts.