Mary Anastasiou is a children's author and creative director who wishes to bring to life heartfelt stories through beautiful picture books. She hopes her stories can make little ones giggle 'til their bellies hurt. Sam Loman is an illustrator who studied illustration at the Academy of Arts in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and Art, Design and Illustration at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. Her goal is to create images that have one special, magical touch which give people an awareness of the beautiful things around us.