Patricia Polacco was inspired to tell this story when a young visitor to one of her programs brought the much loved and tattered real-life Bun Bun Button up to her table, and gave it to her. Patricia is the beloved creator of over 50 picture books, and is also an energetic and enthusiastic public speaker—she visits over 100 classrooms every year. She has received over 75 awards and honors for her work, including the Parent's Choice Award, New York Times Pick of the Year, New York State Association of Educators and Librarians Best Book of the Year, IRA Teachers Choice and Golden Kite Award. She lives in Union City, Michigan.