Cath’s whole life has been about books. As a librarian, teacher, editor, community gardener (vegetable story-time anyone?) and now a literacy tutor, she aims to inspire a love of books in everyone. As a child, her fascination with stories was encouraged by a wonderful English teacher (Miss Storey!) local librarians and an amazing children’s bookshop (The Lion and the Unicorn) where authors met their fans. Cath now loves sharing her own stories with children of all ages. She lives in Kent with her partner and a high maintenance cat. When not writing, she grows mutant vegetables on a windy allotment overlooking the sea. Author of: Bonkers About Beetroot, Meg and Rat and Puff! Puff! Puff! and The Smart Hat Valeria Issa is an illustrator from Rome, Italy. She has a background in animation and digital illustration. After moving to London Valeria started pursuing a career as a freelance artist specialized in children's books. Valeria loves chocolate and cats, messy doodles and when it rains at night. When she is not working you can find her writing short stories, watching horror movies and trying new recipes in the kitchen. Illustrator of: Go, Nan, Go! and On the Log