Stumpy Grumpy Grasshopper

Steve Wide is an Australian author, DJ and promoter, and the host of a long-running music show about British pop music on Melbourne radio station Triple R FM. He has a Masters in creative writing and his books include the A–Z series on pop culture with titles such as Freddie Mercury A–Z, Bowie A–Z and Prince A–Z. He has also written numerous books on Japan. Wide's knowledge of culture and his witty and humorous writing style have made him a favourite with adults as well as children. Books published by Bolinda audio include Bad Eggs and Stumpy Grumpy Grasshopper.

Michelle Mackintosh is a book designer and illustrator with a passion for mixing up the discarded with the new, collaging vintage, cute and modern aesthetics into something totally unique. She has designed dozens of books on a wide range of topics, from cookbooks and craft to city guides and diaries. She has illustrated six books written by her husband Steve Wide, and has worked on books for authors as diverse as Beci Orpin, Antonia Kidman, Margaret Fulton, and John Marsden, to name a few. She has won numerous design awards, and her books have been finalists and received commendations at the APA Book Design Awards. She has also been a judge at the Melbourne Advertising and Design Club (MADC) awards, and in Germany her book design for the Twilight series won book design of the year in its category. Michelle is a self-confessed stationery nerd, a passionate reader, a history enthusiast, and a lover of all things music and pop culture.

Katrina Baylis is an actor, storyteller and voice-over artist. She regularly works on radio and television, as well as the stage. Katrina is well known for her storytelling character of Fairy Trina. She was born in England, but has now made her home in Australia.