'One of the first illustrating jobs I ever got was with Comet, Explore and Challenge Magazines. And as a young illustrator they kept me alive and allowed me to develop my art and learn about humour. They were always full of interesting articles and good information, but the *best* thing was that they were also very *FUNNY*. So kids loved them and I loved working on them too. And it is great that they are still being published.'

Terry Denton is among Australia's busiest literary creative forces and his work, either as a writer, illustrator or both, can be found in popular children's titles such as Gasp!, Duck for Cover and Sucked In!.

In 1984 he wrote and illustrated Felix and Alexander which was voted CBC Picture Book of the Year in 1986. Since then he has illustrated more than 30 books, ten of which he has also written.

In 1991–2 Terry worked for the Australian Children's Television Foundation on Lift Off, acknowledged as one of the most innovative children's TV shows produced in Australia.

His work is characterised by a devious sense of humour, an adventurous and inventive drawing style and an informed flair for what interests and amuses kids.

www.terrydenton.com