Ruth Galloway studied Art at A level, but is basically self-taught. She knew she was going to be an artist from the age of eight and is now the successful illustrator of a number of picture books. Ruth is a trained aerobics teacher and in her spare time she enjoys making jewellery mountain biking. She is married with two children, and live in Oxfordshire. She has also illustrated TEN SHINY SNAILS for Caterpillar Books.