James Davies (Author, Illustrator) James Davies is an illustrator and author from Wales, now living in London. He has recently returned to illustration with a uniquely bold, graphic style, influenced by old cartoons and retro picture books and is the author and illustrator of the bestselling Meet the... series. His first picture book, Long Dog, was published in 2018. James' favourite food group is carbs and his worst enemy is a bald Chihuahua.

You'd be barking mad to miss this laugh-out-loud tale of a boy and his unbreakable friendship with a very loooong dog! [...] With a madcap adventure to enjoy, a surprise fold-out page, and messages about friendship, difference, being yourself (and digging very deep holes!), this doggie delight is guaranteed to capture everyone's heart!