Biographical note

Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a lawyer turned children's author, with two young children who ask her lots of questions. Rashmi writes non-fiction picture books that ignite children's curiosity, as well as fictional stories that crackle with imagination. Her books include Never Show a T-Rex a Book, Dosh, How to Change the World and Good News. When she's not playing with words, you'll find her on her yoga mat twisting herself into all sort of shapes.

Rikin Parekh is a children's book illustrator based in North West London. He also works as a LSA (Learning Support Assistant) in primary schools. Rikin studied art at the Camberwell College of Arts and the University of Westminster. He has since worked designing monsters for the film industry and selling books for a national chain. Rikin's books include Fly Tiger Fly, Iguana Boy, The Worst Class in the World and This Book Has Alpacas. When he's not drawing you'll probably find him at the cinema or at Comic Con.