Mem Fox is Australia’s most beloved picture book author and champion of early childhood literacy.  Her book Possum Magic has sold more than 3 million copies.

Mem Fox's books include Where is the Green Sheep?, Hunwick's Egg, A Particular Cow, Where the Giant Sleeps, Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, Hello Baby!, The Goblin and the Empty Chair, and A Giraffe in the Bath. Emma Quay has illustrated a wide range of award-winning children's picture books. Her memorable characters for Bear and Chook, Good Night, Me, Cheeky Monkey and Shrieking Violet are favourites on many children's and library bookshelves.