After an English Literature degree, Dawn travelled in Africa and Asia. Returning home to Britain, Dawn started work for a wonderful family in their back garden-studio, publishing multi-cultural children's books.

Dawn now dreams up her own stories, inspired by the everyday magic of the world. She lives on the edge of the South Downs with her husband, two little ones, and a tabby cat.

Amanda Hall is an award-winning illustrator of over two dozen books. She is renowned for her wonderfully decorative and colorful children's books both in America and Great Britain, with co-editions in 24 other countries and sales of over 600,000 copies worldwide. Amanda regularly exhibits her original artwork at Chris Beetles Gallery in London, while her e-commerce website (www.amandahall-illustration.com) sells copies of her signed books, wall mural wallpapers, and original illustrations. Among her titles are Out of This World, Brother Giovanni's Little Reward, and The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau. She lives with her musician partner in Cambridge, England.