Sally Rippin was born in Australia, but grew up in many other countries including England, Brunei, Hong Kong and China. She has written and illustrated many books, including the 'Fang Fang' books. The list of books she has illustrated includes Gezani and the Tricky Baboon by Valanga Khoza (A+U 2003) and The Rainbirds by David Metzenthen, winner of the 2006 CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award. See also www.sallyrippin.com. Craig Smith has illustrated over 350 popular and much-loved books in his 30-year career. His other A+U titles include The Big Ball of String, The Boy who built the Boat and Little Jingle Says No!.