I just discovered the Guardian's page on children's literaturefor the under 7's - great resource with interviews, audio etc.
So far I've checked out a great audio/slideshow with Jan Pienowski talking about his development of the Meg and Mog storybooks (which I remember so well from my own childhood) link here
and an interesting interview with Lauren Child (originator of Charlie and Lola) link here
... and there is so much more to explore
