Biographical note

Abie Longstaff has written nearly 50 books for children including The Fairytale Hairdresser, The Magic Potions Shop and The Trapdoor Mysteries as well as a wide range of educational titles. She regularly appears at literary festivals and in schools and sits on the Management Committee of the Society of Authors. Abie is the eldest of six children and grew up in Australia, Hong Kong and France. Srimalie Bassani lives and works in Italy. As a child, she developed a passion for drawing and painting and was always encouraged in her artistic expression. Srimalie can often be found at her desk with a stack of books, a cup of tea, and her fat cat Dusty. When she's not painting you'll find Srimalie in her kitchen cooking a new delicious dish for her parents and friends. Recently she collaborate with Malpensa and Linate Airports for a series of posters for Kids' Area.