A fabulous "This or That" interview with the creators of "The Marvellous Moon Map" published today by Red Fox Picture Books. Over to you Teresa and David!

We're celebrating the publication of a fantastic book, the first collaboration between two of our fave kidlit folk.

Teresa Heapy and David Litchfield have combined their considerable talents, coming up with a beautiful tale of friendship, determination and a fantastic quest. "The Marvellous Moon Map" is out today, but before you dash off to pick up a copy, we're lucky enough to have Teresa guesting on the blog, submitting herself to a "This or That" grilling, ReadItDaddy style.

Teresa and David have come up with some fantastic answers to our tricky questions, so let's dive straight in!

Q1 - Welcome to the blog, tell us a little bit about yourself and your new book

Teresa:
I’m a children’s author - hooray! What a wonderful job to have. I’ve written the four Very Little picture books (including the award-winning Very Little Red Riding Hood), illustrated by Sue Heap, and I’ve got three new picture books coming out next year, which is very exciting.

In The Marvellous Moon Map, Mouse wants to find the Moon, so he makes a Marvellous Map and sets off on his own. But when he gets lost in the dark Woods, he finds he really needs his friend Bear to help him along the way. And he needs his Map too - but not in the way he thought he would!...

The story was inspired by lots of different things - a show in which I acted (where I had to make lots of paper boats!), various pieces of music and a particular phrase of my daughter’s. I’m so proud of the book. David’s illustrations are completely stunning and it’s a joy to be working with him.

I’m David. I’m an illustrator and I draw pictures in my attic. I loved drawing The Marvellous Moon Map. Teresa’s story is so incredibly sweet and it was a very happy experience turning her words into pictures.

Q2 - Chocolate or Cheese?
Teresa: