Biographical note

Jemima was born into a hippy lifestyle in the 1960s and her unorthodox, carefree upbringing has inspired her creativity throughout her working life. Formerly a commercial textile artist, Jemima is now retired and dedicates her creative energies to her one-true love - children's books! Jemima's writing celebrates childhood innocence and wonderment at the smallest of things. Emma Allen is a children's book Illustrator based in Kent. Emma works mostly in watercolor, gouache and pencil and finds inspiration in lots of things, but perhaps most of all in the beautiful colors, patterns and shapes in nature. Emma is a past winner of the 'Student of the Year' at the London Art College and is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and also the Association of Illustrators.