Merryn Threadgould has made her name directing and producing documentaries for the BBC, including one on children's books entitled When We Were Very Young. This is her second children's book and the sequel to Ronny Rock Starring in Monster Cake Meltdown. Merryn lives in Bristol.

Bruce Ingman won the 1996 Mother Goose Award for best newcomer to children's picture books for When Martha's Away (also winner of the 1996 National Art Library Illustration Awards). He is also the author-illustrator of Bad News, I'm in Charge! He has previously collaborated with Allan Ahlberg to great success on Previously, The Runaway Dinner and The Pencil. Bruce lives in London W2. Find Bruce online at www.bruceingman.com.