Joanne Oppenheim is the award-winning author of more than fifty books. A former primary school teacher, she is currently the president of Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Inc., an organization that reviews children's products.

Miriam Latimer studied illustration at the University of the West of England. She now works as a full-time illustrator and combines this with workshops for primary school children. Miriam lives with her husband and their two sons in Devon, England.

Hugh Bonneville is a well-loved actor who has starred in many films and TV series such as Notting Hill, Iris and Doctor Who. He was nominated for a BAFTA for his role as the Earl of Grantham in the award-winning Downton Abbey. Hugh lives with his wife Lulu and son Felix in West Sussex, UK.