Rachel Elliot was born in Cornwall and now lives in Devon, where she also grew up. She previously worked as a children's book editor but now writes full-time from her home. Her best-selling picture books include Grandad and Wide Awake Jake. John Bendall-Brunello has illustrated over 60 children's books, with best-sellers in Europe and the USA. His ability to bring animal characters to life is clearly seen in two of his most popular picture books, Hushabye Lily and Dinosnore!.