Dr. Amanda Gummer is a psychologist specializing in child development. With more than 20 years of experience behind her, she is considered the leading expert on play, toys and child development. She has advised or served on a number of government commissions related to children and is the founder of...

Dr. Amanda Gummer is a psychologist specializing in child development. With more than 20 years of experience behind her, she is considered the leading expert on play, toys and child development. She has advised or served on a number of government commissions related to children and is the founder of Fundamentally Children, an organization dedicated to helping children through play. Marion Cocklico studied graphic design at Pivaut (Nantes) for four years before becoming an illustrator. She's worked with over thirty different French publishing houses since 2008 including Gallimard Tourbillon and Larousse. She lives in Paris. The Big Steps series, including No More Nappies and I'm Starting Nursery, are Marion's first titles for an English publisher.