A.H. Benjamin has been writing children's books since the mid-1980's. He lives in Lincolnshire, UK with his family who have all been an inspiration to him. Jeanne Willis is the author of more than 80 books and lives in London, England, with her husband and two children. Jonny Lambert grew up in Surrey, England, and always knew he wanted to be an artist. Encouraged by his art instructor at the Reigate School of Art and Design, Jonny is now a talented illustrator with more than 300 titles to his name, including designer and paper engineer. Tracey Corderoy lives near Gloucester in the Cotswolds with her family and a host of lively pets.

Once an elementary school teacher, Tracey is now an award-winning writer. Jane Chapman has been writing and illustrating for over twenty years and has produced many bestselling and award-winning titles. Ruth Galloway studied art in school but is essentially self-taught. She knew she was going to be an artist from the age of eight and is now a successful illustrator of a number of picture books. Caroline Crowe spent 10 years as a national newspaper journalist in London, England, before swapping fact for fiction. She now spends her time indulging her love of silliness and writing picture books. Linda Jennings has enjoyed writing since she was a child, but when she moved to London in the 1960's she started writing seriously - mostly about animals - from bears to cats, and anything furry on four legs! Stella J. Jones lives in Yorkshire, England.

She loves baked beans and chocolate (but not together) and building ramshackle bookcases for her far-too-big collection of picture books. When not immersed in children's books, Suzanne Chiew loves painting, playing the piano, and long walks on the beach.