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Andrea Farotto Author

Andrea Farotto is a petroleum engineer currently living in London. Born in Chirundu, Zambia, in 1983 to Italian parents, his love of traveling the world, discovering new places, and embracing different cultures has been with him since day one. Becoming a father has rekindled his desire to fulfill his childhood dreams. When he isn’t at his day job, he is inventing new ways to boost children’s creativity through play and literacy. (His children are his most profitable source of inspiration.) Martina Tonello is an illustrator and an apprentice carpenter. She loves to discover hidden treasures, like secret pathways in forests or villages tucked away in valleys. Born in Padova, Italy, in 1993, she now resides in Bologna, where she spends her time crafting stories and hosting workshops for children. She has worked with several Italian publishing houses, such as Electa Kids, Piemme, and Editoriale Scienza.