After his parents say "goodnight," turn off his lights, and close his door, a young boy imagines creatures coming out of the dark ceiling above his bed.

Liniers is a cartoonist from Argentina who was born in Buenos Aires in 1973. His work has appeared internationally in newspapers, books, and magazines, including Rolling Stone and Spirou. He has created a daily comic strip for the Argentine newspaper La Nación for more than ten years. His U.S. children's book debut, The Big Wet Balloon, was recently published in English and Spanish editions, was named a Parents Best Book of the Year, and received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and The Horn Book Review. Liniers enjoys travel and often accompanies his musician-friend Kevin Johansen on tour. He lives with his family in Buenos Aires. Elisa Amado lives in Toronto.