Binky's Time to Fly

Sharmila Collins is founder and a trustee of Cure EB, a British-based charity dedicated to research into the often agonising condition of epidermolysis bullosa, sometimes referred to as "the worst disease you never heard of." Her daughter Sohana is a sufferer, one of around 500,000 people worldwide. Sharmila lives in north London.Carolina Rabei comes from Moldova and gained a distinction in illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. Her style is a unique mix of traditional and digital techniques. She is also the illustrator of the forthcoming Tickle Beetle collection of play-rhymes for Otter-Barry Books. Carolina lives in Cambridge.

"Incorporating themes of inclusion and empathy, this movingly told and illustrated story demonstrates the power of co-operation and determination. Rich in pattern and texture, Carolina Rabei's expressive mixed media illustrations are reflective of the softly spoken, uplifting narrative."