KIM KANE was born in London in a bed bequeathed by Wordsworth for '...a writer, a dancer or a poet'. Despite this auspicious beginning, she went on to practise law. Kim's picture books have all been notable or shortlisted in the CBCA Awards. Awards for her novels include Inky and Davitt shortlistings, a WA Premier's Book Awards honorary mention, and winning the Barbara Ramsden Award. Kim lives with her family in Melbourne. She writes whenever and wherever she can...SARA ACTON is an award-winning author and illustrator. She studied fine art and trained as an art teacher in London. After teaching and practising art in England and NZ, Sara moved with her family to Australia. Sara now lives in a small seaside village near Sydney, where she enjoys writing and illustrating for children in her studio whilst drinking tea and eating far too many biscuits. Her first picture book, Ben and Duck, won the 2012 CBCA Crichton Award.