Stories for a Fragile Planet

Kenneth Steven is a poet and children's book author. He grew upin Highland Perthshire in the heart of Scotland, and now lives in Argyllon the country’s west coast. He is the author of Blessings for Your Baptism, The Biggest Thing in the World, Imagining Things, and Stories for a Fragile Planet.Born in London, Jane studied art and design at Middlesex University. Hermain study was ceramics and she didn't start to illustrate until she left college. Her first published work was a series of greetings cards forRoger la Borde, followed by book jackets, and eventually black and white illustrations for a poetry anthology. Her first full colour picture book was in 1989. Since then Jane has illustrated numerous children's books, including for Lion Children's Books, The Lion Classic Christmas Stories, and Stories for a Fragile Planet. Jane regularly exhibits her work at Primavera, Cambridge, and at The Illustration Cupboard, London.

"Beautifully designed...the illustrations feature crisp, clear, jewel-like colours in a primitive style, which neatly matches the excellent storytelling of the text. A welcome addition to world tale shelves"