Alison Jay is the critically acclaimed illustrator of many books for children, including Picture This, Welcome to the Zoo and Nursery Rhyme Rainbow. A graduate of the London College of Printing, Alison's distinctive crackle-varnished artwork also graces her Nursery Collection series, currently expanding to include colourful animal walls cards and a handy, portable carry-case of her most popular titles. Alison lives in West London.