Praise for Zoom and Fly: Kids'll love all the modes of transport that Mr Croc and his friends travel in. There's a strong sense of repetition with the question Where are you going Mr Croc?, and strong hints at what's to come. It's a very simple story that the youngest of children will enjoy.Jo Lodge's illustrations are fantastic. It's no surprise that she has been shortlisted for a number of book awards, and featured in Bookbag's own Top Ten Picture Books of 2008 for the equally excellent What's That Noise Mr Croc? Everything is bold, bright and vibrant. Every page is a joy to pore over - see if you can spot the unnamed mouse who joins Mr Croc throughout his adventure. There's so much going on throughout the story, but it never feels overwhelming. It's absolutely flawless. Highly highly recommended. It's absolutely flawless. Highly highly recommended. -- The Bookbag

Jo Lodge was greatly influenced by two very talented parents - her mother Maureen Roffey who is an illustrator and her father, Bernard Lodge who is an illustrator and a printmaker and also previously worked as a graphic designer. This might explain why both Jo and her sister became illustrators! When Jo was growing up, her mum always encouraged her to draw and make things such as pop up cards. Jo graduated in fashion design from Kingston, and worked for a knitwear company designing their main collection and consulting on projects for Next, Marks and Spencer and Saks Fifth Avenue. Even when in the fashion industry, Jo enjoyed making birthday cards for friends. It was her mum who suggested she had a go at a book and to take the idea to Rod Campbell who published her first six books. Jo was nominated for the Sainsbury's Baby Book Award in October 2001. Since 1992, she has been freelance. Mr Croc was first published in 1994 to instant international success and was a finalist for the Sheffield Baby Book Award and a shortlist for the BookTrust Early Years Award 2010.