'Judy Watson is a Melbourne based illustrator...Over nearly 15 years she has illustrated 15 children's books, many of them chapter books for young readers, including some Aussie Nibbles and Aussie Bites for Penguin Books.' In 1986, Watson was awarded her Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts and Classics from Melbourne University and in 1988 she was awarded her Diploma of Education from the same institution . Source: http://www.thestylefile.com (Sighted 10/11/09)