Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm, and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. In addition to his picture books, Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as The Bedtime Bear, The Christmas Bear , and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes . He also illustrates the popular Pip and Posy series. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London. Ian Whybrow is a hugely popular children's writer with over a hundred books to his name, including the bestselling Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs series. His books for Macmillan include the bestselling Tom and Bear lift-the-flap series and the Say Hello . picture books.