There Was a Monkey

Carolyn Ruberto (nee Ebsworthy) was born in Melbourne, Australia. She credits her love of language, literature and the arts to her parents who inspired and encouraged her studies. Carolyn's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Linguistics and English), a Diploma of Education and a Graduate Diploma of Theology. Carolyn has been teaching language at St Bede's College Mentone since 1978 and for the last twenty years has been teaching both senior and junior classes Religious Education. With her husband Joe, she has two children Anthony and Alicia. Carolyn's literary goal is to provide interesting, beautifully illustrated books to children with inspiring messages. David Biro (illustrator) was one of Victoria's top VCE art students and has had work displayed at the National Gallery of Victoria. He is currently working in 3D imaging.