When the wind snatches a cranky man's umbrella and drops it at a the feet of little boy outside a patisserie, the hasty curmudgeon slows down long enough for an unlikely friendship to blossom.
Catherine Buquet has never forgotten the books thatmesmerized her as a child. After completing her studies in Modern Literatureand teaching for several years, she began writing stories for children, and isnow a full-time writer. Catherine has read countless stories: at bedtime andduring the day; at university, to her students, and to her own daughters. Under the Umbrella (first published inFrench as Sous le parapluie byéditions Les 400 coups) is her first picture book.Afterobtaining a diploma in animation at Les arts Décoratifs de Paris, Marion Arbona started working as achildren's book illustrator. With over thirty titles to her name. Marion is nowa three-time Governor General's Award finalist, and has also receivedrecognition in several international art competitions. Gouache and pencil areMarion's preferred media; her favorite gouache color is light cadmium red.Marion has been awarded several illustration prizes in the USA and in Canada, where she lived for ten years. She returned to live in Paris in 2015.
