Dan Yaccarino (born May 20, 1965) is an American author, illustrator and animated series producer known for his animated series, children’s books and award-winning imagery.
Growing up in his home in Clifton, NJ, Yaccarino was influenced by a combination of advertising, package design, comic books, vintage animation, toys, and old movies.
“I’m not really inspired by other children’s book authors and illustrators,” Yaccarino was quoted in saying, "as much as people from other fields.
I’d much rather meet the director Henry Selick, singer-songwriter Brian Wilson, or the Dalai Lama.”