Lisa Shanahan is an actor and teacher who lives in Sydney, Australia with her family. Lisa brings to her writing a wonderful sense of humor and read-aloud language that young readers love.

Bettina Guthridge is a versatile and much loved illustrator, best known for her collaborations with Margaret Clark (on the Mango Street series and other titles), for her Solo Travel series for young readers from Omnibus and for her many other picture books and illustrated books. Bettina lives in Australia.