Originally from Derbyshire, England, Russell Julian studied Illustration in Cambridge and now lives in North West London with his partner and three children. When not drawing or painting, he likes to potter in his garden, do a bit of DIY, or read a book (he quite likes eating too). He has previously illustrated picture books for Scholastic, OUP, and Caterpillar Books. Russell is also the illustrator of Ten Twinkly Stars from Tiger Tales.Veronica Vasylenko studied Art at Bradford Art College and Graphic Design at Liverpool John Moores University. She lives and works in the small market town of Otley, West Yorkshire, and loves inventing characters and bringing them to life through her illustrations. In her spare time, Veronica enjoys cycling and running.