Leslie Patricelli

Leslie Patricelli is an American author and illustrator best known for her bestselling board books featuring a mischievous baby character, including titles like Potty, Yummy Yucky, and Higher! Higher!, which have earned awards such as a Boston Globe Book Honor. She grew up in Issaquah, Washington, near Seattle, and now lives in Hailey, Idaho, with her husband, dog, and cats; she has authored over 30 children's books, including preschool titles and the middle-grade novel The Rizzlerunk Club: Best Buds Under Frogs.