Stephen Savage is known for his economical style of illustration that conveys complex ideas and emotion with simple lines and color. He does a wide range of work from children’s books and household design to celebrity portraits and political icons. His books include the bestselling Polar Bear Night and a new Margaret Wise Brown picture book, The Fathers Are Coming Home, due out in the spring of 2010.  He created the animal faces on the Munchlers, whimsical lunch bags for kids made by BUILT NY. His editorial illustration has appeared in dozens of major newspapers and magazines and can be seen daily in the politics section on NYTimes.com. Stephen lives in Brooklyn with his wife and their baby daughter.