Michael Morpurgo has written over one hundred books and won many awards. In 1976 he and his wife Clare started the charity Farms For City Children, which aims to relieve the poverty of experience of young children from inner city and urban areas. In 1999 they were awarded the MBE for their work and in 2006 Michael received an OBE. His novel War Horse has been adapted into a critically acclaimed West End play. A former Children's Laureate, Michael is a tireless champion for children's books. His other books include Private Peaceful and Kensuke's Kingdom.

Tom Clohosy Cole is an Illustrator living and working in London. Over the last 8 years, he’s worked on illustrated picture books, alongside commercial illustration work. He also works in animation as a background artist, storyboarder and sometimes director. His clients include Penguin, Puffin Classics, Macmillan, the Guardian, the New York Times, The Barbican, Wagamama and many more.