Brian Lies

Brian Lies (pronounced ''Lees'') (born 1963) is American author and illustrator of children's books. His works include his 2019 Caldecott Honor-winning picture book ''The Rough Patch'' and his ''NY Times'' bestselling bat series, which includes ''Bats at the Beach'', ''Bats at the Library,'' ''Bats at the Ballgame,'' and ''Bats in the Band''.

He also illustrates for the children's magazines ''Spider'', ''Ladybug'', and ''Babybug''. Provided by Wikipedia