Biographical note

Having worked in children’s publishing for over thirty years as a both a designer and art director, Mark Barry can’t resist the desire to write sometimes. Mark is a regular speaker at universities and illustration events. He lives in a small town in the South of England with his wife and two rapidly growing boys. When not at work or trying to improve as a writer, he can be found walking in woods with his dog Pip. Katy Halford is a children’s book illustrator living in Leicestershire, England. She was an art teacher for many years until one day she had a light-bulb moment and decided to focus on her true passion, children’s book illustration. She works from her studio office at home alongside her chief assistant and very fluffy bunny, Esme.