Thacher Hurd

Thacher Hurd is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including Mama Don't Allow, Art Dog, and Mystery on the Docks. His most recent book is Bongo Fishing, his first middle grade novel, a warm, funny trip around the galaxy with two friendly aliens from the Pleiades. Among many other honors, he has received a Boston Globe-Horn Book award and a New York Times Best Illustrated Award. He lives in Berkeley, California