Charlotte Guillain taught English to air traffic controllers and nurses before deciding a career in publishing would endanger fewer lives.

They have written several picture books together including Supermarket Gremlins, School for Dads and the George's Amazing Adventures series.

Eleanor Taylor studied at the Norwich School of Art and the Royal College of Art.

She has created illustrations for The Guardian, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Big Picture Press and Walker Books.

Chris Madden is a Salford-born editorial and lifestyle illustrator.

Since graduating from Stockport College with a first-class BA honours degree in Design and Visual arts, his illustrations have appeared in many national magazines and newspapers.