Ted Simonin, originally from Niagara Falls, New York, attended the University of Buffalo and finished with a master's in English. After graduation, Ted moved to the south of France, where he devoted himself to a daily routine of drawing, painting, and writing. His surroundings, coupled with a great discipline to create, inspired him to develop his unique style of illustrating and storytelling. Ted's work has been featured in "Highlights" and appeared in a literary journal for the Bob Dylan Music Festival, and his lighthearted character Baxter has been applauded by young readers across the country. Ted is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators and now lives with his family of four in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.