Gabby Dawnay is a writer and poet. She is a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine and a scriptwriter for children's television. Alex Barrow, a London-based illustrator, is the art director for and a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine. Alex and Gabby are the duo behind the bestselling 'If I had...' series, as well as the picture books A House for Mouse and A Song for Bear, all published by Thames & Hudson.
'A joyous, imaginative journey into a child’s desire for a very unlikely pet told in rhyme that sings' - Joseph Coelho 'Brightly illustrated rhyming fun' - Daily Mirror 'I am a huge fan of these fun, vibrant, rhyming stories. My children love the predictable and comic format that each of the books take' - @books_that_inspire_young_minds 'Charming illustration[s] and fun rhyming text' - @smallprintbooks 'Wonderful ... so much fun' - @mutually.inclusive 'Joyful ... so much fun to read' - @ottieandthebea 'Whimsical, sweet illustrations, and perfectly rhythmic text' - @littlesparrow.bookreview 'Imagine having an octopus as a pet ... what an amazing pet she’d be!' - @bookgiftblogger 'The octopus is really super cool and especially great for hugs' - @moonlaneramsgate 'Vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes' - @wellread 'The uplifting and playful rhyming text is a joy to read aloud ... charming' - @littlelibraryowl