Blaze and the Monster Machines Books

TIBOR GERGELY (1900-1978), who was born in Hungary and emigrated to the U.S. in 1939, brought to life some of Golden Books’ most classic and beloved characters, including Tootle, Scuffy the Tugboat, and The Little Red Caboose.

Mary Tillworth has written more than 100 licensed books for children, including Colors Everywhere! and I Am Buzz Lightyear. She resides in Brooklyn with a long-haired calico cat whom she occasionally shaves, and she is especially proud of her excellent spice rack.

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Steve Lambe is an illustrator and animator of several books and TV shows for kids, including a variety of Nickelodeon’s Little Golden Books and character design for shows such as The Fairly OddParents, Teen Titans Go!, and The Mighty B!. Visit www.lambebeardo.tumblr.com.