Artie Bennett is a former executive copy editor who devotes his time to writing. He is the author of an inspiring picture-book biography of a hapless, though beloved, horse: THE TRUE STORY OF ZIPPY CHIPPY: THE LITTLE HORSE THAT COULDN’T. When Artie stumbled upon the story of Zippy Chippy, he found himself champing at the bit to introduce young readers to this remarkable tale of whoa! Zippy Chippy, a thoroughbred of impeccable pedigree, ran 100 races but lost every single one yet, in the process, became a legend, too, just like his fabled ancestors. Lessons for youngsters abound in this moving, true tale. Sadly, Zippy Chippy passed away in April 2022, days shy of his 31st birthday. Artie was privileged to deliver a eulogy at Zippy’s graveside memorial service outside Saratoga Springs. He is also the author of a quintet of hilarious rhyming picture books: THE BUTT BOOK, his first “mature” work and winner of the Reuben Award; POOPENDOUS!, his “number two” picture book; PETER PANDA MELTS DOWN!, an adorable departure from derrières and doo; the explosively funny BELCHES, BURPS, AND FARTS—OH MY!; and WHAT’S AFOOT! YOUR COMPLETE, OFFBEAT GUIDE TO FEET, guaranteed to knock your socks off. He and his wife live deep in the bowels of Brooklyn, New York, where he spends his time moving his car to satisfy the rigorous demands of alternate-side-of-the-street parking and shaking his fist at his neighbors. The Show Me Librarian says: “Bennett’s use of rhyme is excellent; his stanzas flow and exude joviality in a manner that few writers since Dr. Seuss have truly mastered. Simply put, these books are a joy.” The Huffington Post says: “It appears there is no topic Mr. Bennett can’t make funny and educational.”
