Lily Murray is a freelance writer who has been writing and editing childrens books for over 15 years.

Her titles for Frances Lincoln Childrens Books include Hello, Hot Dog!, Once Upon a Picture and The People Awards. Other recent titles include Dinosaurium for Big Picture Press and World of Cities for Walker Books.

She studied English Literature at university and now lives in a cottage on the edge of some woods with two children, a heroic dog and a strange assortment of other animals. She enjoys walking, reading and trips to London on the slightest excuse.

Katie Hickey is an illustrator who recently graduated from Falmouth University.

She now spends her time between Cornwall and London. Once Upon a Magic Book is her first picture book.