Pete Oswald is a New York Times bestselling picture book creator. He is the illustrator of many beloved titles, including the celebrated Food Group series written by Jory John, as well as Sleepy Sheepy (by Lucy Ruth Cummins), Cranky (by Phuc Tran), Flat Cat (by Tara Lazar), and the Underwear Dragon books (by Scott Rothman).

An author as well, Pete’s debut picture book, Hike, was shortlisted for the prestigious CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal. His 2023 book, The Noise Inside Boys: A Story About Big Feelings, offers an emotionally rich journey through sibling dynamics and self-awareness.

Pete lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and three sons.