Giles Andreae (Author) 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. He has also enjoyed huge success with his PURPLE RONNIE and EDWARD MONKTON character cards and merchandising. He lives in London with his wife and young children. Nick Sharratt (Illustrator) 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 2001 Children's Book Award. He has also enjoyed great success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson books. Nick lives in Edinburgh.