Author and illustrator Valentina Gottardi is an illustrator and designer specialising in natural and scientific illustration. She is the founder of the Italian publisher Cocai Books and the Cocai Design studio, creating illustrations from museums, research institutions, cultural organizations, and companies.Author Maciej Michno is an editor at Cocai Books, an Italian publisher which creates digitally illustrated educational books that focus on the nature which surrounds us, but which we often don’t notice. He is passionate about communicating science through text and images.Author Danio Miserocchi is a naturalist and teacher. He collaborates with museums and local institutions and cultivates biodiversity through research and outreach activities focused on neglected species of fauna and flora.

‘A fallen tree becomes a world of wonders in this marvellous celebration of life on the forest floor.’ –  Kirkus ‘While on its surface, this read concentrates on the decay of a tree and the scientific aspects of everything involved, these pages also carry an artistic layer to make it well-rounded.’ –  Bookworm for Kids ‘A delightful blend of scientific information, and an appreciation for the magic of natural processes that can transform the forest floor.’ –  Youth Services Book Review 'Visually stunning.' –  Cracking the Cover ‘A strong informational picture book that will appeal to children fascinated by woodland life.’ – Booklist