Popular author and illustrator, Bruce Whatley was born in the United Kingdom, immigrated to Australia as a child with his parents, moved back to the UK for a while to study and work, worked for a time in the US and now lives in NSW with his wife Rosie Smith, who has co-authored several of his titles. Bruce is inspired by his family, with his Boxer dog featuring in several of his picture books. He uses a variety of illustration medium including gouache, pen and ink, and watercolour. His style is humourous and imaginative; his aim is to entertain and surprise the reader.
