Born Anthony Lee Ross, 10 August 1938, London, England

Tony is an English children's author and illustrator. 

One of the most popular and successful of all children's illustrators.

Tony trained at the Liverpool School of Art, and worked as a graphic designer. 

His cartoons have appeared in famous publications the world over. His first book, Hugo and the Wicked Winter, was published in 1972.

Tony has since written over 100 books and illustrated over 2000!!

Including Horrid Henry, Pippi Longstocking, and books by Roald Dahl and Michael Palin.

Amongst many authors, he also illustrates the works of David Walliams.

He has won awards in Holland, Japan, Germany, the United States, France, and the UK