Brian Moses lives on the Sussex coast with his wife and two daughters. He travels extensively both in the UK and abroad, presenting his poems in schools and libraries. He has written and edited many poetry collections for young people, including ALIENS STOLE MY UNDERPANTS (978-0-330-43874-2), BEHIND THE STAFF ROOM DOOR (978-0-230-01541-8) and THERE'S A HAMSTER IN THE FAST LANE (978-0-330-01541-8). David Wojtowycz is a talented and successful illustrator and is well-known for his colourful, funny and exuberant illustrations. He has illustrated and written many popular picture book including a series for Campbell Books. THE SNAKE HOTEL is his first picture book for Macmillan.