MERYL DONEY is a freelance writer and editor. She has written more than 50 books for both adults and children. Her most recent publications include The Art of Prayer (Lion 1999). Gaby Hansen was born in South Africa where she attended the School of Art, Ballet Drama and Music. She then went on to study Graphic Design and Illustration for 5 years, emerging with avery strong sense of how to convey a story in pictures. On her move to London in 1998 she quickly developed a career as an illustrator of children's books, much loved for her whimsical animal characters. She lives near Brighton and loves bookshops, sculpture and anything magical.