About the author: Jennifer Loakes is a children’s author who lives in Brisbane. The Most Magnificent Thing is her third book with Windy Hollow Books. When she isn’t thinking of new story ideas and playing with words, she works as a psychologist. About the Illustrator: Nicky Johnston is a Melbourne based children’s book author and illustrator. Her illustration style is often referred to as whimsical, playful, warm, emotive and dreamy. She works in watercolour, ink, pencil and pastel. As well as creating children’s books and custom illustrations, Nicky is also kept busy running illustrator workshops and visiting schools.