<b>Julia Donaldson</b>, the 2011–2013 Children's Laureate, is the author of many of the world's best-loved picture books. Among her acclaimed titles are <i>The Gruffalo</i>, <i>What the Ladybird Heard</i>, <i>Stick Man</i>, <i>Zog</i>, <i>The Smeds and the Smoos</i>, <i>The Scarecrows' Wedding</i> and <i>Night Monkey, Day Monkey</i>. Her books have sold over 17 million copies and been translated into 75 languages.
<b>Sebastien Braun</b> studied fine arts in Strasbourg, France. His first two books, <i>I Love My Mummy</i> and I <i>Love My Daddy </i> were successful all over the world. Since then, Sebastien has gone on to create many more books for children. He lives with his family in Gloucestershire.
