Julia Donaldson Julia is the author of The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Spinderella, Room on the Broom and many more exciting stories!

Roald Dahl Roald Dahl (1916 - 1990), is the best-selling children's author of classic books including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG, James and the Giant Peach and many more excellent stories!

Ian Whybrow Ian Whybrow is the best-selling author of over 100 children's books, and is best known for his much-loved Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs books. He is now published in 27 languages in 28 countries!

Lauren Child Lauren Child has published many bestselling and award-winning books, including those featuring the hugely popular Charlie and Lola, and the Clarice Bean series. Lauren Child's illustrations contain many different mediums including magazine cuttings, collage, material and photography as well as traditional watercolours.