Gris Grimly is an artist and storyteller who is based in the Los Angeles area best known for his darkly whimsical children's books . His first
book Monster Museum, written by Marilyn Singer, was published in September of 2001 to critical acclaim. He then went on to illustrate the complete and uncensored story of Pinocchio written by
Carlo Collodi in November 2002. In August of 2003 Gris released his first written and illustrated
book Wicked Nursery Rhymes which became his most popular
book to date. His following books included the sequel to Monster Museum titled Creature Carnival in April 2004. Edgar
Allen Poe's Tales of Mystery and Madness came out in August of 2004. In April 2005 Gris releashed his personal fairy tale Little Jordan
Ray's Muddy Spud. Grimericks written by
Susan Pearson was released in July 2005 and this was followed by the sequel to his 2003
book Wicked Nursery Rhymes entitled Wicked Nursery Rhymes II in April 2006. In September of 2006 Boris and Bella written by Carolyn Crimi was released.