Cheryl Robertson

“Goggas: A collection of captivating creepy crawlies” is a nonfiction paperback about insects. The text is ideal for those aged 8+ while the illustrations, humour and fact boxes will appeal to all, from Reception kids to adults.

The book weaves hard facts with fun rhymes, while the illustrations, created by her son Gregory Mandy from aged three to 15, give an enchanting perspective of the insect world through a child's hand. He found bugs fascinating and drew pictures of them constantly. Cheryl collected the masterpieces as he grew up.

Born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe in 1959, Cheryl started work as a cub reporter on The Rhodesia Herald, the country's national daily newspaper, and has been a journalist ever since. After working at The Star newspaper in Johannesburg, South Africa, she took a six-month journey through 14 African countries, which reaffirmed her fascination for the continent.

Later she moved to the UK, Malaysia, Ireland and now lives in the UAE.

Her first book "Cosmetic Watch: Lifting the lid off cosmetic ingredients" was written along with ITEC tutor and cosmetic formulator Maurene Charlwood and was published by Elliott Right-Way Books Ltd in 2001.