'This book very much ticks all of the right boxes. ... [It] triumphs with its ability to stimulate discussions around diversity, issues of black history and racism.' The SLA
Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books and the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.Amy Blackwell is a painter, printmaker, knitter, maker, writer, reader and is very fond of pancakes. Amy is based in the midlands and has a small studio space at backlit in Nottingham - this is where the magic (doodling/printing/bad singing) happens. She's inspired by the weird and wonderful, clashing colours, the natural world, history, fashion and folklore. She paints, prints and draws and has done since day one.
