Lewis Carroll (1832 - 98), whose real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was an ordained deacon, an Oxford don, and the world-famous author of the two children's classics about Alice and her wonderful adventures. Helen Oxenbury is among the most popular and critically acclaimed illustrators of our time. Among her countless books for children are the award-winning "Farmer Duck" and "We're Going on a Bear Hunt". She lives in north London.