At first, I see pictures of a story in my mind. Then creating the story comes from asking questions of myself. I guess you might call it the 'what if - what then' approach to writing and illustration.

Santa is our culture's only mythic figure truly believed in by a large percentage of the population. It's a fact that most of the true believers are under eight years old, and that's a pity.

The idea of the extraordinary happening in the context of the ordinary is what's fascinating to me

At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I've grown old, the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe.

As much as I'd like to meet the tooth fairy on an evening walk, I don't really believe it can happen.

I have lots of ideas. The problem for me has always been which one to do.

I think most people agree there is a component of skill in art making; you have to learn grammar before you learn how to write.