Laura Mucha is an ex-lawyer turned award-winning poet, writer and children's advocate. Her writing has been widely published around the world in books, magazines, medical centres, hospitals, hospices, prisons, public transport, TV and radio. Her debut poetry collection, Dear Ugly Sisters was one of the Independent's top ten poetry books for children. Her debut book for adults, Love Factually/We Need to Talk About Love , was described by Richard Curtis as 'much better and more useful than my film'. Rita's Rabbit is her debut picture book. Hannah Peck is an author and illustrator based in Brighton who has illustrated many books including Nevermoor and My Butterfly Bouquet .