Josh studied illustration at Washington University in Saint Louis, before throwing it all away to become a lawyer. He's mostly gotten that out of his system, though, and is back to writing and illustrating children's books. He lives in Chicago.

YOU'LL BE SORRY (Clarion 2007)

Book description:

Samantha's parents warn her not to hit her brother.  But Samantha likes to hit him, and does not think she will be sorry.  She's wrong, of course.  As the consequences of Samantha's actions grow more and more outlandish with every turn of the page, surreal twists and subtle visual humor add to the fun.  Siblings of all ages are sure to recognize the contentious yet ultimately loving relationship in this lighthearted cautionary tale about a common childhood impulse.  Drawing inspiration from greats like Arnold Lobel and Charles Schultz, a talented young picture book creator makes his debut in a remarkably fresh and pleasing way.

Reviews

- "A puckish tale of impulsive sibling violence and remorse in a family of Kevin Henkes-like mice." - Kirkus Reviews.
- "This clever take on the push-pull of sibling relationships gets a charming boost from the pen-and-watercolor illustrations." - Booklist.
- "The watercolor and pen-and-ink drawings work nicely to enhance this humorous cautionary tale." - School Library Journal.
- Association of Booksellers for Children (ABC) Best Book for Children
- International Reading Association (IRA) Notable Book
- Named "Book That Provides Best Ammunition to Parents Weary of Warning Their Kids About Socking Their Siblings" by Publishers Weekly.

TALES FOR VERY PICKY EATERS, Spring 2011

- "Schneider's watercolors catch the mood of gentle ribbing, the looks of bewilderment and surrender and the deadpanned malarkey." - Kirkus Reviews.
- "Eager and picky eaters alike will enjoy the wordplay and outrageous situations, which create humor from a familiar source of family tension." - Booklist.
- "A perfect segue into chapter books, this easy reader is sure to be a crowd pleaser." - School Library Journal.
- "Stories with all the wit and good humor parents can often lose during dinner table battles. A palatable strategy." - Chicago Tribune.
- Junior Library Guild Selection