Muriel Tallandier runs a magazine publishing company in France. This is her first picture book. She has always felt a strong bond with nature and enjoys exploring the forest with her own curious daughter, who inspired the character of Susanne in Under My Tree.
Mizuho Fujisawa was born and raised in Japan near Mount Fuji. After studying biology, she moved to France and pursued a career in illustration. She now lives in the Alsace region with her family and continues to illustrate books.