Hoops, bean bags, eggs and spoons, running races come rain or shine, excitement, cheers and occasional tears...These are all the ingredients for a day to remember.

Mick Inkpen is now one of the top-selling picture book artists and writers in the world whose stories have sold millions worldwide. His most popular characters are Kipper and Wibbly Pig. He is a winner of the British Book Award for the best illustrated book, for Lullabyhullabaloo, and the Children's Book Award for Threadbear. Kipper won a BAFTA for best animated children's film in 1998. Nick Butterworth After leaving school he went to work as a typographic designer and fromed a partnership with Mick Inkpen. As well as writing and illustrating he enjoys a freelance career in design and illustrations.