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“This story is a positive way for children to learn how litter in the ocean and oil spills can affect sea creatures and their homes. If you like sea animals and care for the environment then this is a good book for you!” National Geographic Kids Magazine, February 2023, issue 212

Shirley Galligan (London, United Kingdom): Shirley Galligan’s career began in the music industry, promoting major international recording artists, before choosing to use her skills to further her real loves: animal welfare, wildlife, and compassionate conservation. Before working to establish The White Lion Foundation, Shirley spent more than 20 years as the PR Director of an international wildlife charity. She travelled extensively working with international media and film crews, creating and promoting major wildlife appeals and worldwide news stories.

Zoe Barnish illustrates for children’s books, film, and television. Her latest projects include the BBC series, Word Waves, with 5 illustrated children’s books to accompany the films; an animated presentation created for Sir David Attenborough; an animated film and illustrated book, World in Danger, written by Frankie Morland. She has also produced the film, When Did You Get Old? for Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Amy Wadge. She is currently illustrating and animating a BBC series called Rivers, due for release in March 2021.