About Colleen A.F. Venable Colleen AF Venable is the author of the picture books The Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom, Mervin the Sloth Is About to Do the Best Thing in the World, and Amy the Red Panda Is Writing the Best Story in the World. She is also the author of several graphic novels, including Katie the Catsitter, the Guinea Pig: Pet Shop Private Eye series, and Kiss Number 8, which was longlisted for the 2019 National Book Award. Colleen AF Venable lives in Brooklyn, NY. Books by Colleen A.F. Venable Amy the Red Panda Is Writing the Best Story in the World by (author) Colleen A.F. Venable illustrated by Ruth Chan Ages 4 to 8 Grades p to 3 Mervin the Sloth Is About to Do the Best Thing in the World by (author) Colleen A.F. Venable illustrated by Ruth Chan Ages 4 to 8 Grades p to 3