Chitra Soundar was born and brought up in India, where traditions, festivals and mythology are a way of life. She now lives in South East London, and regularly visits schools, bookshops and libraries to tell stories and teach creative writing. She is a member of the international Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Frane Lessac is an award-winning American artist who has exhibited her paintings in London, Paris, New York and Los Angeles. She lives in Freemantle, Australia, but loves to travel and to create books based on her worldwide journeys. She has published more than forty children's books throughout the world and has won many international awards. She is currently Advisor for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Australia West.