Theresa Heine has worked as a teacher in different countries around the world for many years. She currently works at the Quentin Blake Europe School in Berlin. As well as children's stories, Theresa writes poetry for all age groups. Theresa lives in Germany with her husband and three children. Victor Tavares is inspired most by dreams that take on new shapes as he begins the creative process. Victor started drawing and painting at the age of four, and took his first job as a designer at the age of seventeen. After working in both design and animation, Victor became a full-time illustrator. He has since created many picture books, and is the winner of several illustration awards. Victor lives in Rio de Janeiro with his wife, Renata and their son Joao.