David Almond OBE is the acclaimed author of many award-winning novels for children such as Skellig, Kit's Wilderness and My Name Is Mina, and has collaborated with artists such as Polly Dunbar, Dave McKean, Alex T. Smith and Oliver Jeffers on fiction for younger readers. David's books sell all over the world, and in 2011 he was the recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. David lives in Northumberland; for more info visit www.davidalmond.com Beatrice Alemagna is a best-selling author and illustrator of more than thirty books for children, including The Wonderful Fluffy Little Squishy, On a Magical Do-Nothing Day and Harold Snipperpot's Best Disaster Ever. She has been translated into many languages and won numerous awards, including the New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Born in Bologna, Italy, she now lives in Paris, France.

A tender story, cheerfully illustrated, about unconventional people and the freedom to be yourself.

David Almond OBE is the acclaimed author of many award-winning novels for children such as Skellig, Kit's Wilderness and My Name Is Mina, and has collaborated with artists such as Polly Dunbar, Dave McKean, Alex T. Smith and Oliver Jeffers on fiction for younger readers. David's books sell all over the world, and in 2011 he was the recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. David lives in Northumberland; for more info visit www.davidalmond.com Beatrice Alemagna is a best-selling author and illustrator of more than thirty books for children, including The Wonderful Fluffy Little Squishy, On a Magical Do-Nothing Day and Harold Snipperpot's Best Disaster Ever. She has been translated into many languages and won numerous awards, including the New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Born in Bologna, Italy, she now lives in Paris, France.

A tender story, cheerfully illustrated, about unconventional people and the freedom to be yourself.

David Almond OBE is the acclaimed author of many award-winning novels for children such as Skellig, Kit's Wilderness and My Name Is Mina, and has collaborated with artists such as Polly Dunbar, Dave McKean, Alex T. Smith and Oliver Jeffers on fiction for younger readers. David's books sell all over the world, and in 2011 he was the recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. David lives in Northumberland; for more info visit www.davidalmond.com Beatrice Alemagna is a best-selling author and illustrator of more than thirty books for children, including The Wonderful Fluffy Little Squishy, On a Magical Do-Nothing Day and Harold Snipperpot's Best Disaster Ever. She has been translated into many languages and won numerous awards, including the New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Born in Bologna, Italy, she now lives in Paris, France.

A tender story, cheerfully illustrated, about unconventional people and the freedom to be yourself.