Debbie Tarbett worked for an animation company for a number of years before becoming a freelance illustrator in 2002. She has illustrated several books for Little Tiger Press including the award-winning TEN TINY TADPOLES, TEN WRIGGLY WIGGLY CATERPILLARS and the WHO'S HIDING? series. Debbie plays squash for the Devon league and enjoys scuba diving and snow boarding. She lives in Exeter with her partner, Chris, and their two goldfish.