Jane spent hours as a child poring over favourite books, such as those illustrated by Arthur Rackham. After studying European Literature at University, and working as a children's book designer, she turned her focus to writing and illustrating full-time.

 

Jane is the author-illustrator of numerous books for children, the first of which was shortlisted for The Mother Goose Award for best newcomer. She has lived and worked in the USA where her work received considerable acclaim. She now lives in St John's Wood, London, in a house filled with artwork by some of her favourite childhood illustrators.