Tickly Octopus

Ruth Galloway studied art at A-level, but is essentially self-taught. She knew she was going to be an artist from the age of eight, and is now a successful illustrator of a number of picture books for Little Tiger Press. Ruth is a trained aerobics instructor and in her spare time she enjoys cookery and gardening. She is married with two children, and lives in Berkshire.

Matthew Richard "Matt" Lucas (born 5 March 1974) is a British comedian, screenwriter, singer and actor, best known for his work with David Walliams in the television show Little Britain; as well as for his portrayals of the scorekeeping baby George Dawes in the comedy panel game Shooting Stars, Tweedledee and Tweedledum in Alice in Wonderland, and the roguish innkeeper Thénardier in the musical Les Misérables. In May 2007, he was placed seventh in the list of the UK's 100 most influential gay men and women, by British newspaper The Independent.