Jodie Lancet-Grant is an award-winning publishing professional and children's author. She was moved to write for children after she searched for picture books featuring LGBT+ families, to read to her twin daughters, wanting to see their family reflected back at them. Lydia Corry studied painting at the Royal College of Art. Since graduating she has followed in the footsteps of her mother Sally Gardner and devoted herself to children's books. She is the author of The Pirate Moms and The Marvelous Doctors for Magical Creatures.

Lydia Corry studied painting at the Royal College of Art, and since graduating she has devoted herself to illustration. She lives with her partner and young daughter by the sea.

"The lesson here is clear, but engagingly told. The fact that Ava has two dads is incidental to the story; Glitterbug's search for self isn't about an LGBTQ identity per se, but about being different in terms of interests and personality type. Nevertheless, LGBTQ young people are among the many who may find resonance with this tale, although its appeal is far broader."----Mombian

"A magical veterinary office is a winning concept, and the vibrant artwork, particularly depictions of the bustling town center, teem with charming touches. It's all wonderfully whimsical, but the clear message of self-acceptance adds a surprising depth to playful proceedings. It asks readers to celebrate differences instead of shying way from them, and it's sure to inspire any magical misfit to embrace their truest self."--Booklist

Publisher: Crocodile Books

Pub date: 2026-03-10

Length: 32 pages