Elena Pasquali worked for some years in children's publishing before becoming an author in her own right. She has a special interest in researching and retelling folk tales from around the world. She enjoys exploring new cultures and learning new languages that will help her understand those cultures better. Sophie Windham grew up in a family of artists and musicians. She has illustrated many picture books and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal for Unicorns! Unicorns! by Geraldine McCaughrean. She has collaborated on The Obvious Elephant and Harold and the Duck with her husband, a film director and writer.