Antonella Abbatiello is an Italian illustrator and graduate of the Rome Academy of Fine Arts. She has illustrated more than ninety children's books, many of which she has written and illustrated herself. Her work has been published widely in Italy. and her books have been translated and published in more than 20 other countries. She has collaborated on a number of animated films, including three by children's author/illustrator Leo Lionni. Born in Florence, Italy, she now lives and works in Rome. Visit her at https://www.antonellaabbatiello.it/

Translator, Angus Yuen-Killick is the founder and publisher of Red Comet Press. Originally from the UK, he lived in Rome in the 1980s. He now lives and works in brownstone Brooklyn, NY.