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Frances studied archeology, anthropology and classics at Cambridge, and then worked as a journalist all over the world. Eventually she returned to her childhood love of writing stories, especially picture books which she describes as being, “Like poetry: born to be read aloud. To be tasted, chewed, savoured, and finally swallowed with a satisfying ‘Ah!’ – leaving just enough room, of course, for sneaky second helpings!” Frances lives in Bedfordshire with her husband and their cats.

Binny’s whimsical, contemporary style and has illustrated over 30 books published all over the world. Her picture book Origami Heart with author Lisa Shanahan was awarded a CBCA honour and a short list medal for the Australian Prime Ministers literary awards.

Binny creates happily on beautiful Sydney harbour with other lovely creative folks drinking copious amounts of dandelion tea and is inspired by her Border Collie. There has never been a dessert she hasn’t liked, seriously.

Sarah Tagholm is a children’s author who loves writing about confused animals, mischievous children and all things bizarre. She is passionate about encouraging a love of reading, libraries and availability of books for all children.

Sarah lives with her husband and son in Cornwall, where they spend so much time in the sea it’s a wonder they haven’t grown gills! You can say hello to Sarah on Twitter @MrsTwit or Instagram @sarah_tagholm where she shares posts about children’s books and illustration, animals wearing costumes, mythology, folklore, general oddities and weirdness. Sarah’s first book for Rocket Bird Books was the toe-tapping Sam Francisco King of the Disco.