Autor: Meredith Costain

Meredith rocked through the eighties playing piano and synth in blues and cover bands in grungy inner-city Melbourne pubs. Though music is still a vital part of her life, she has been a prose writer since the 90s. As well as writing her own books, Meredith has reviewed kids“ books, edited a kids“ magazine and taught in a professional writing course.Craig Smith“s warm, exuberant illustrations have delighted children for over thirty years. Craig has several award-winners to his credit and his titles appear regularly on Children“s Choice Award shortlists. Finding humour in domestic, family and school situations, and a fondness forunusual perspectives and energetic characterization are features of his work. His best known titles include the classics Whistle Up the Chimney (winner of a NSW Premier“s literary award), Dreadful David, Where“s Mum? and Billy the Punk. His lively black and white work features in Bob the Builder and the Elves and the pop