Jules Older has worked as a broadcaster, editor, psychologist, educator, college counselor, psychology professor, medical educator, disc jockey, ski instructor, and even as a villain on TV (for one month). He is the author of more than twenty children's books, including PIG, COW, and ICE CREAM. Jules writes funny, accurate, lively books for chidren. He visits schools and libraries across the country to encourage children to read and write. Jules donates 7.5 percent of all earnings from his children's books to causes such as The Heiffer Project and Doctors Without Borders. He lives in San Francisco, California.