Lily Murray is a freelance writer who has been writing and editing children's books for over 15 years. She studied English Literature at university and now lives in a cottage on the edge of some woods with two children, a heroic dog and a strange assortment of other animals. She enjoys walking, reading and trips to London on the slightest excuse. James Brown is an illustrator and printmaker. Trained as a designer, he worked in textiles for ten years before branching out into illustration – his previous project include work for the V&A and the Guardian. His first book for Walker was A World of Information (9781406370843), a beautifully produced miscellany of general knowledge with stunning illustrations from James and words by award-winning non-fiction author Richard Platt. James lives in London, E10. Follow him on Twitter under the handle @jamesprints, or visit his website: www.jamesbrown.info.