The Easter Egg Express

Toni D’Alia is a bestselling, award-winning author of children’s books. She loves to write heartwarming stories that children and families can share and treasure. Her books are published internationally, and they have been translated into different languages. Toni’s books have been recognised by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) with a CBCA Shortlisted Book - Early Childhood in 2026, and CBCA Notable Book - Early Childhood in 2025 and 2026. Her work has featured at the South Australian Museum with her book, Ten Little Guinea Pigs (illustrated by Claire Wee), included as a self-guided, family trail. Toni has also written contemporary romance short stories. Her stories have won awards and been published in anthologies. Toni loves writing books to entertain, empower and educate! She has a background in primary education, and she loves visiting bookshops, kindergartens, libraries and schools to share her books.

Inge Daniels is a freelance illustrator born in a small village in the Netherlands (Lierop). A graphic designer turned illustrator with a passion for picture books, her creative path has taken her through the UK and all the way to Australia, where she met her now-wife and their cat. These days she splits her time between Australia and the Netherlands. Always inspired by nature, she finds endless creativity (and occasional distraction) in the world around her.