**Matthew Cordell *has illustrated many books for children including works of poetry, novels, and picture books, like Bob, Not Bob!*; * Leaps and Bounce;and Rooting for You!He has also created numerous picture books himself including Hope , Wish, Dream; Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of ...

**Matthew Cordell *has illustrated many books for children including works of poetry, novels, and picture books, like Bob, Not Bob!*; * Leaps and Bounce;and Rooting for You!He has also created numerous picture books himself including Hope , Wish, Dream; Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers; * Bear Island;and Wolf in the Snow, which was awarded the 2018 Caldecott Medal. Matthew lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.