Penny Tassoni MBE is an education consultant, author and trainer who specialises in learning and play. Penny began her career as an Early Years teacher before training nursery nurses. She has also worked for a large day care chain as their education and training manager. Penny has written forty books, many of which are core textbooks in the UK for training nursery nurses and Early Years teachers. In 2013, she took on the role of President of the Professional Association of Early Years and Childcare (PACEY) - an organisation with over 35,000 members in the UK. Penny is a well-known speaker and trainer. She regularly works with nurseries and preschools in the UK and Turkey and has supported nurseries in China, Dubai and Hong Kong.

Mel Four is a book designer and illustrator. She lives in London with her husband and two sons. As well as loving drawing and reading (of course!), Mel enjoys family camping trips and all crafts, especially knitting and crochet.