Anna DiVito has illustrated more than 23 books for children. Her recent work for Puffin, Why Does Your Cat Meow, received an ALA Pick of the List for 2001. A Lift-the-Flap for Puffin, Ghost Town Trick-or-Treat, had been named an IRA/CBC Children's Choice for 1999. According to the latest census, Anna, her husband, daughter and two geriatric cats reside in a tiny village in upstate New York comprised of 500 competitive bocce enthusiasts.