Sean E. Avery is a teacher, writer-illustrator, sculptor and designer born in South Africa; living in Perth, Western Australia. Locally, he’s best known as the writer-illustrator of well-loved children’s picture book, All Monkeys Love Bananas, published by Fremantle Press. Internationally, he’s best known as a sculptor who uses CDs and DVDs to create breathtaking works of art that reside in galleries and private collections all around the world. He is curious, enthusiastic and ready to work hard for the things he believes in.

"Avery’s illustrations with their subversive Steadman-esque quality are full of movement and humour." -- The West Australian

"You’ve got to love a flocked cover and the story … is just as enchanting." -- Scoop Magazine