Joseph S. DiMare grew up in central New Jersey, where his parents encouraged him to live out his dreams and never limit himself. At an early age Joe began creating short stories and poems. Today, he passes on that same spirit for life to his own four sons. This is his first published children's book. John Wilson grew up in East Sussex, England, with his parents and three brothers. He began drawing and creating comic strips at an early age and has been involved in several illustration projects. John moved to New Jersey in 2012, and this is his first published children's book.

John Wilson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is the author of numerous books for young people. He has written other Stories of Canada titles, including 'Righting Wrongs' and 'Discovering the Arctic', both of which were shortlisted for the Norma Fleck Award for children's non-fiction. He lives in Lantzville, British Columbia.

"As a child, I always loved the phrase, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again and that is exactly what this picture book says to me. There are so many suggestions of things you can try in this book, that children are bound to resonate with some of them, and the wonderful pages in the latter half of this book, where they can brainstorm things they’d like to try, is a lovely touch." - Picture Book Perfect Nov 2019