36 original artworks of creatures (from planton to whale) by 18 artists illustrate Morrow's text. The original prints are are engravings, linoleum cuts, and pochoir; many are in color, all are imaginative or unexpected. Artists are: Gregory Amenoff, Joe Andoe, James Brown, Vija Celmins, Louisa Chase, Eric Fischl, Jan Hashey, Michael Hurson, Mel Kendrick, James Nares, Ellen Phelan, Joel Shapiro, Kiki Smith, David Storey, Michelle Stuart, Richard Tuttle, Trevor Winkfield, and Robin Winters.