Emma Dodd studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central Saint Martin's School of Art and has worked in advertising, editorial and book illustration. She has written and illustrated many books for children, including I love my mummy, I love my daddy, I love you, I love you baby, I love Father Christmas and I Love Bugs, I Love Beasts and I Love Dogs for Orchard. Emma lives in Surrey with her husband and two children and their Jack Russell terrier, Bart. She won the Booktrust Early Years Award and has featured in the Sunday Times top ten bestseller list.