Best known for his children's books, BB wrote and illustrated many books for adults under his real name, Denys Watkins-Pitchford. He was born in Northamptonshire, studied art in Paris and London at the Royal College of Art, and taught art at Rubgy School. But for most of his life he lived in Northamptonshire, developing a wide knowledge and deep love of the countryside.
A book brimming with delight -- Philip Pullman