Margaret Read MacDonald travels the world sharing stories, and Childe is one of her most beloved places to visit. Margaret has written over thirty books. When not out exploring the world, Margaret settles into the deliciously rainy weather on Guemes Island (Washington State, USA) and writes more books. Sophie Fatus is a full-time artist who is known for her exuberant illustrations. She was born in Paris into a family of artists and now lives in Florence with her partner and two cats.