Oliver Jeffers's creativity takes many forms—he's an artist, designer, and self-described "picture-book maker." He published his first children's book in 2004, and it wasn't long before he received critical acclaim for his captivating stories and distinctive "toy-like" illustrations. His books are imaginative and earnest. One character tries to lasso a star out of the sky with a life preserver and succeeds in an unexpected way. Another travels to the South Pole to return a lost penguin. Jeffers's ability to tap into a child's sense of wonder and logic allows him to create whimsical worlds full of memorable characters.