Author and illustrator Angela McAllister has written over thirty books for children. She also has illustrated books of poetry, adult non-fiction, and some of her children's books. her works include: the Digory series of books, Mommy's Little Sunflowers, The Double Life of Cora Parry, The Tide Turner, Scaredy Ghost, Maggie's Meglasaurus and Mungo Moonboots.Mary Claire Smith lives in Whitstable, Kent with her husband and son . She graduated in Fine Arts and holds a post graduate degree in Illustration from central St Martin's, London.