Steve Smallman has been working as an artist and illustrator for many years, and has created many successful children's books as well as original visuals for children's television. He lives with his family in Lichfield in the English midlands and is especially skilful at animal illustration. He has recently completed new illustrated version of The Pilgrim's Progress, which has been published as a book and board game. Steve has also created a lovable character called Benjamin Bear, who has lots of adventures with his friends.Karen Ruth, an accomplished hobby welder, is the author of Welding Basics.