Yulia DegtyarevaYulia Degtyareva illustrates from her home in West Sussex, where she is often interrupted and entertained by her husband, two children, and a dog called Teddy (George the tortoise knows better than to interrupt). The household has accumulated a vast umber of children's books and an even greater number of toys that often make cameo appearances in her work. After a successful career in science, Yulia found herself pulled into the privileged position of bringing life to stories and smiles to children. Read More Read Less