Andrew McDonald is the author of Hello Twigs and Real Pigeons. He lives on Wurundjeri Country, in Melbourne, Australia, where he makes up stories and writes them down. He loves writing books that make kids laugh, gasp and wonder about the world. His books have been shortlisted for prizes such as the Australian Book Industry Awards, the Readings Children's Book Prize, and the YABBA, KOALA and KROC children's choice book awards. In his spare time, Andrew likes to read books, eat cake and jump on the bed. Sometimes, all at once! Ben Wood is the illustrator of the bestselling Real Pigeons junior fiction series and the graphic novel series Hello Twigs. Drawn to stories that are funny and heartfelt, his lively illustrations reflect his love for graphic novels and animation. When not in the studio Ben speaks in schools and runs workshops about illustration. He lives in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia.