" "These books are carefully crafted, ingenious gems... every glossy page a joy." The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week "Allan Ahlberg has done as much to bring the joy of reading to children as anyone. Wonderful illustrations... word-perfect text, and terrific design. I love Ahlberg's directness... the man's a master." Michael Morpurgo, Children's Laureate, The Financial Times Magazine"

Allan Ahlberg is one of the most acclaimed and successful authors of children's books, and his titles include "The Jolly Postman" and "Half a Pig", which his daughter, Jessica, illustrated. He lives in Bath. Katharine McEwen studied illustration at Kingston University. She has now illustrated many children's picture books with her bold and striking style. She lives in Kent.