Julia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world's best-loved children's books, and was the 2011-2013 Children's Laureate. Her picture books include the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide.Julia also writes fiction, including the PRINCESS MIRROR-BELLE series illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs -- and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
Gillian Shields was born and raised in Yorkshire, England. She studied at St.Catherine's College in Cambridge. She also studied acting in London. This lead her to teach in the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts for several years. She went on to teach English and Drama at Beechwood Sacred Heart. She had two passions - books and theater. She also developed a love for children which directed her to write children's books. She has authored many children's books such as: Amber's First Clue, Angel Baby and Betrayal which tells the story of Evie Johnson's return to Wycliffe Abbey School for Young Ladies for another semester of danger and intrigue surrounding the Dark Coven and the Sacred Fire.Anna… Currey's warm, classic watercolour style has brought to life many enchanting picture books published by Macmillan and Walker Books. This is her second book for Bloomsbury. Anna lives near Bath.