Joyce Dunbar grew up in an industrial town in Lincolnshire and began to go deaf at the age of five. She has published over 80 books, and written a whole lot more. She is probably best known for the Mouse and Mole series which was adapted for television starring Richard Briars, Alan Bennett and Imelda Staunton. John Shelley is an illustrator noted for his work in both the UK and Japan. John is a former board member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and has also stood on the international committee of the Japan Graphic Designers Association. John has been nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Dividing his time between the UK and Japan, John currently spends his days drawing, writing and annoying his cat.