What Is a Rainbow?

Harriet Blackford is a school science technician who earned her degree in Zoology from the University of London and began her career there in the zoology department. She is the author of several children’s books, including Elephant’s Story, Gorilla’s Story, Tiger’s Story (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal), and all the titles in the TechTots(TM) series. Manja Stojic grew up and studied in Belgrade, Serbia, and now lives in London. Her picture book Rain was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book in 2000. She also illustrated Are We There Yet?, written by Sam Williams, as well as Elephant’s Story, Gorilla’s Story, and Tiger’s Story.

Mike Henson grew up in South Africa and from an early age always loved to draw. He now lives by the sea in Hampshire, England, with his wife and three children, who provide him with daily inspiration. Mike enjoys writing songs and children’s stories, creating a mess in the kitchen, and making robots out of cardboard boxes.