Judy Hindley lives near an ancient forest in a town built in the time of knights and castles in Wiltshire. Judy says, 'I like winter because it's one of the best and cosiest times for reading books.' Judy has also written for Walker Books amongst others, with titles including The Big Red Bus, illustrated by William Benedict, Do Like a Duck Does, illustrated by Ivan Bates and Eyes, Nose, Fingers and Toes, illustrated by Brita Granstrom. Manja Stojic is originally from Yugoslavia, but now lives in North London with her husband, children's author/illustrator Ken Wilson-Max. One of her previous picture books, Rain (David Bennett Books) was critically acclaimed. This is Manja's first book for Doubleday.