Jim Helmore published his first children’s book, Letterbox Lil, in 2005, which won the Sheffield Libraries award for best picture book. He is also the author of the much-loved Stripy Horse series, and the international hit The Snow Lion. As a licensing creative, he’s worked with numerous well-established brands, including Roald Dahl, Miffy, Mr Men and Little Miss, Rupert Bear and Peter Rabbit.