Frieda Wishinsky writes picture books, chapter books and non-fiction. An experienced teacher, she has worked on major educational projects, as well as contributing articles and reviews for magazines. Her books include Oonga Boonga (Transworld UK, Dutton US) which was an American Bookseller Pick of the List, and Jennifer Jones Won't Leave Me Alone (HarperCollins Canada). Born and educated in New York City, Frieda now lives in Toronto, Canada, with her family. Sue Heap is an exciting artist who has recently turned her talents to full-time children's book illustration. She has illustrated many black-and-white fiction titles and her picture book Cowboy Baby (Walker) won the 1998 Smarties Book Prize. Her Kingfisher picture book Baby Bill and Little Lill has also received wide praise. Sue Heap lives in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.