Jane Porter is an author and illustrator specializing in work both for and with children. Her work ranges from picture and novelty books to children’s maps, murals and hand-made books suitable for outreach work. She has worked for a number of organizations, including theNational Trust, English Heritage, London Zoo, the Corporation of London, Historic Royal Palaces and the National Health Service. When she's not working, Jane is often to be found on the RiverThames in a coracle or skiff, looking out for passing bats, cormorants and wagtails. Neil Clark grew up in the picturesque Yorkshire Wolds. Despite dreams of being a rock and roll star, his love for illustration and storytelling has lead to a happy and successful career indesign. He has designed in-house for Hallmark Cards and Marks and Spencer and has illustrated a number of children's books. This is his first book for Walker.

Its light-hearted tone makes it a very accessible, entertaining read, but without compromising the wealth of factual information the book contains… his is a book which children will return to again and again -either independently or as a shared experience with an adult or older sibling. Clever, informative and enjoyable! See you on the lily pad!”