Christopher Candy is a New Zealand children's author in Takapau, Central Hawke's Bay, known for the Comet the Red Bus series. The books include Comet Goes to the Zoo and Comet Goes to the Beach. They are written for children aged 3 to 7 and are made to be easy to read aloud. Books can be bought direct from the author's website, which also lists events and a blog. The author is available for author talks and events, and the website invites enquiries about them.