Auteur: 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