LOIS ROCK has established an international reputation as a children's writer. Specialising in Bible stories, prayer books, and information books, her books have been translated into over 30 languages with sales of 4 million copies. Alex Ayliffe's trademark papercut illustrations are bright and bold, dainty and detailed, with lots of character. She has an established reputation as a storybook illustrator, working with major publishers, winning the Sainsbury's Best Book for Babies award in 2000, and the Children's Book of the Year Award at the Christian Booksellers' Convention in 2004. She has travelled extensively in Europe, Africa, and Australia.