Tony Mitton was born in North Africa and has also lived in Germany and Hong Kong. Now settled in Cambridge, England, Tony has written a number of picture books, including the Amazing Machines series (Kingfisher). This is Tony's third book for Bloomsbury.

Diana Mayo is an established illustrator. She has worked for a broad spectrum of clients across the publishing, design and editorial industries, and has recently turned her creative hand to making illustrated ceramics. Diana enjoys teaching in schools and has been a visiting lecturer on BTEC and degree courses. She is based in Chelmsford, Essex. Less