Lois Rock has established an international reputation as a children's writer.

Specialising in Bible stories, prayer books, and information books, her books have been translated into over 30 languages with sales approaching 4 million copies.

She draws on her experience as a mother of three, and as a leader of church children's groups.

Kay Widdowson began her career as an animator in children's television, but for the last 20 years she has been working as a freelancer children's book illustrator.

She's published work with Campbell, Usborne, Autumn, Hodder, Tango, The Welsh Books Council and Lion.

She also belongs to a group of printmakers and produces etching and collagraphs. She lives on the edge of Chorlton Meadows Nature Reserve.