BEN CLANTON is the New York Times-bestsmelling author and illustrator of numerous highly acclaimed and seriously esteemed books. Some of his notable works include the Narwhal and Jelly saga, the Tater Tales tomes, and, with his revered collaborator Andy Chou Musser, the Ploof chronicles. His accolades include the Tootman award as well as the Bugle Burp and, or course, the Codswallop Baldergoop. He creates his great works of art in Seattle, WA.