Julie Murphy writes fiction and non-fiction children’s books about animals and nature, and has been published in Australia and internationally. Julie is a former zoologist and zookeeper who aims to encourage a love of books and the natural world in her readers.
Ben Clifford was born and raised in Hobart, Tasmania, in a leafy suburb near the bush. After studying graphic design, his first book illustrations were published in 2017. When Ben is not enjoying the outdoors, he can be found writing, painting or exhibiting large-scale paintings.