Written by
- Stella Blackstone
Award-winning author Stella Blackstone has written many of Barefoot's best-selling titles, including the Bear series and the Cleo the Cat series. She has been writing for children for over twenty years. Stella lives in Somerset, UK.
Illustrated by
- Stephanie Bauer
Stephanie Bauer was six years old when her parents gave her an "art box" and she has not stopped painting since. After earning a design degree, she entered the architectural profession before launching her own faux-finish and painting business. She now works as a full-time artist and has illustrated over a dozen books. Stephanie lives with her husband and three daughters in Oregon, USA.