Children's Book Author and illustrator

Hayes is the author of over 40 books for children, including the popular series Otto and Uncle Tooth Mystery Readers, which has sold over a million copies. He is also author/illustrator of the classic Bear By Himself, and many beginning reader adventures. His most recent projects include the easy-to-read comics toon books featuring the lovable mice Benny and Penny in Lights Out, Just Pretend, and the award-winning The Big No-No.