Annabel Karmel is a bestselling author and respected authority on child nutrition and cookery. She has written several bestselling books including DK's Feeding Your Baby and Toddler. As the busy working mother of three children, Annabel has had first-hand experience of the difficulties in feeding young children.

She is firmly of the belief that children are less likely to become fussy eaters if they are used to a good selection of fresh foods from an early age. Annabel writes for a wide range of magazines and newspapers and appears regularly on television. She resides in London with her three children.

Alex Willmore has been drawing characters since the moment he first picked up a pencil. His illustration work for kids includes such titles as Duck's Ditty and The New LiBEARian.

Alex has produced illustrations for a number of publishers, creating puzzles, picture books, packaging design, surface pattern for kids wear, stationery and greeting cards. He lives in the UK.