Ruth Redford is a freelance editor and author based in Norfolk. She studied English Literature and History of Art at university and her first ever job was at Ladybird Books. She couldn't believe that writing stories and making books for children could actually be a career! She has since worked with several publishers, including: Dorling Kindersley Books, Macmillan Children's Books, Thames and Hudson Children's Books, Random House Children's Books, David Fickling Books and many more.

Dan Taylor studied illustration at university where his interest in children's illustration flourished. He has worked as a freelance illustrator for a number of years and works in a variety of media, including traditional painting techniques combined with digital. Dan has worked for several publishers including Scholastic, Sterling and Egmont. He lives with his mischievous dog, Bertie.