Award-winning children's author Giles Andreae has enjoyed success both in the UK and abroad with his picture books, such as Giraffes Can't Dance and The Lion who wanted to Love, published by Orchard and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. Giles is also the creator of the phenomenally successful PURPLE RONNIE and EDWARD MONKTON greeting cards and merchandising. He lives in London with his wife and young children.

Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children and won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the Children's Book Award 2001. He has also enjoyed great success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson books. Nick lives in Brighton.