Sophy Williams attended the Central School of Art and Kingston Polytechnic studying graphic design. Her picture books include Cat in the Dark: A Flurry of Feline Verse, compiled by Fiona Waters. Caroline Pitcher is an award-winning author who celebrates through writing, like living life twice. She has written many novels and stories, including the picture books The Snow Whale, The Time of the Lion, Mariana and the Merchild, Nico's Octopus, The Littlest Owl, Time for Bed, Home Sweet Home and Lord of the Forest.