Damon Bernard was born in England and recieved a fine arts degree from the Bath Academy of Art. He now lives in Boston, Massachusetts, where he writes, illustrates, and teaches. He has published several books in Europe and the United States, including BURGER! and THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF SOUPY BOY!
Canadian-born Karen Wallace is the author of over 70 books for children, including Emerald and the bestselling Raspberries on the Yangtze. She was born in Canada, but now lives in Herefordshire with her husband and a large cat called Cougar.