Briony May Smith grew up in Berkshire, England, playing with her younger brother and sister. She is the author-illustrator of A Practical Present for Philippa Pheasant, Margaret's Unicorn, and The Mermaid Moon and the illustrator of many books, including Stardust by Jeanne Willis, The Giant's Neck...

Briony May Smith grew up in Berkshire, England, playing with her younger brother and sister. She is the author-illustrator of A Practical Present for Philippa Pheasant, Margaret's Unicorn, and The Mermaid Moon and the illustrator of many books, including Stardust by Jeanne Willis, The Giant's Necklace by Michael Morpurgo, and Tooth Fairy in Training by Michelle Robinson. Her work is inspired by fairy tales, folklore, and life in the country. Briony May Smith lives in England.