Diana Murray is the author of several picture books, including Ned the Knitting Pirate, illustrated by Leslie Lammle, and City Shapes, illustrated by Bryan Collier. Her poems have been featured in magazines such as Highlights for Children and Spider. She lives outside New York City with her husband, two very messy children, a goldfish named Pickle, and an impressive sock collection. You can visit her online at www.dianamurray.com. Special thanks to the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators for the Barbara Karlin Grant.