Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books of the last thirty years, including bestselling modern classic The Gruffalo, which has been translated into over 100 languages and dialects, and its sequel The Gruffalo's Child. Her other books include Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, and The Highway Rat, all illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Detective Dog and Gozzle, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, and The Go-Away Bird and The Magic Feather, illustrated by Catherine Rayner. Julia also writes fiction, poems, plays, and songs. She was the UK Children's Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia lives in West Sussex, England.

Lydia Monks is one of the most original and bestselling picture book artists working today. Lydia illustrates several bestselling series including the What the Ladybird Heard adventures and Princess Mirror-Belle, both written by Julia Donaldson. Her distinctive use of colour and collage has won her critical acclaim and several awards, including the Royal Mail Scottish Children's Book Award, Stockport Children's Book Award, and multiple nominations for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Lydia lives in Sheffield, England.