Julia Donaldson is the UK's most popular picture book writer. Among her many award-winning collaborations with Axel Scheffler are the modern classic THE GRUFFALO (0 333 71093 2), ROOM ON THE BROOM (0 333 90338 2) and CHARLIE COOK'S FAVOURITE BOOK (1 405 03469 6). Julia also writes children's plays and songs, and is always in demand for her brilliant children's shows.
Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator in the children's book world, and has created many prize-winning and bestselling books for Macmillan. He has enjoyed particular acclaim for his collaborations with Julia Donaldson, but is also the creator of wonderful novelty books such as THE BEDTIME BEAR (1 405 04993 6) and THE CHRISTMAS BEAR (1 405 05310 0).