Play pieces are designed to fit into slots in the book, where they spell words.

William Boniface is the author of more than twenty-four books ranging from pre-school novelty to middle grade novels. His books—which include the Oprah Best Books for Kids selection The Adventures of Max the Minnow, as well as the middle grade series The Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy—have sold more than 2 million copies.

Kyle Poling began taking art lessons in kindergarten. He won various local and national art competitions in high school and graduated from Columbus College of Art and Design, after which he was hired by American Greetings in Cleveland, where he specialized in Juvenile and Humor card illustrations. Since then he has developed children’s art for cards, picture books, early reader books, board games, and educational textbooks.