Faustin Charles is a renowned poet and story-teller. His collection of Afro-Caribbean rhymes was published to great success by Puffin. This is his first picture book text and Bloomsbury Children's Books also publishes his poetry collections for children. Faustin spends much time in schools and libraries story-telling, and is also Library Buyer for Enfield. He lives in North London. Mike Terry is well known for the wonderful animals in his illustrations for his first picture book The Selfish Crocodile, and subsequent picture books including The Sulky Vulture and The Gossipy Parrot. Mike has also created his own character, Captain Wag, which he has written and illustrated. Mike lives in Hythe, Kent.