Brian Patten is an award-winning author from Liverpool who has written over 50 poetry books for adults and children since he was first published in 1967. He is famous, too, for his stories of the totally embarrassing Impossible Parents. In 2002, Brian was honoured with the Freedom of the City of Liverpool.

Roger McGough is a renowned and award-winning poet, playwright, broadcaster and children's author. One of the leading members of the influential Liverpool poets that came to prominence in the 1960s, he has been appointed a CBE, honorary fellow of Liverpool John Moores University and President of the Poetry Society. He lives in London.

Guy Parker-Rees exuberant and energetic illustrations have made him a household name and one of today's bestselling children's illustrators.

Notable successes include Giraffes Can't Dance written by Giles Andreae, a worldwide besteller, and Richard & Judy children's book choice, Spookyrumpus, winner of the Sheffield, Dundee and Portsmouth book awards, and the highly acclaimed All Afloat on Noah's Boat. Guy lives in Brighton with his wife and three sons.