Martine Oborne is a former financial director who now owns two children's gift shops. She has written several successful books for both adults and children including One Gorgeous Baby.
Axel Scheffler is a star of children's illustration, and his many books have been translated into over thirty languages. He is best known for his extraordinary successful collaborations with Julia Donaldson, which include The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and The Smartest Giant in Town. In addition to his picture books, Axel is also the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books, such as The Bedtime Bear.