Gabriele Zucchelli is an animator and filmmaker, whose work includes cartoon characters, realistic animals and fantastical creatures. He has contributed to several hand-drawn productions and blockbuster CGI movies including Harry Potter, Disney's latest Lion King and the Oscar-winning Jungle Book. 

The Almondine trilogy is his first series of children's novels.

He lives in London with his wife and daughter, who have both been a source of great inspiration for his books.