Camilla Reid (Author)

Camilla Reid is an award-winning children's author whose titles sell in their millions around the world. Beloved by families, her engaging books foster the shared reading and playful connections that turn children into lifelong readers. She is a leading early years reading advocate and regularly campaigns to raise awareness of its importance for children's wellbeing and life opportunities. She was an official Ambassador for the National Year of Reading 2026.

Camilla has written over 200 titles, including chart-topper I am Ready for School (illustrated by Kate Hindley, Macmillan Children's Books and the Lulu series (illustrated by Ailie Busby, Bloomsbury). Camilla's bestselling books for Nosy Crow include many of the hugely successful Peekaboo series, illustrated by Ingela P Arrhenius, and the first 10 of the much-loved Pip and Posy stories illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which have since been developed into a popular animation series on Channel 5/Milkshake.

Axel is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning illustrator. He is best known for his iconic partnership with Julia Donaldson, creating picture book classics such as The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Gruffalo Granny, Stickman and Room on the Broom. Axel is also the illustrator of the bestselling Nosy Crow series, Pip and Posy. These simple yet exciting stories help children navigate the big emotions in their little lives. The series has sold over 30 million copies worldwide, across 30 languages. He is also the illustrator of Nosy Crow's endlessly funny Flip Flap board book series. Axel lives and works in London with his partner and daughter.