Aaron Blabey is an Australian author and illustrator of children's books. He was born in Bendigo, Victoria, and has worked as both an author and actor. Blabey is best known for creating three successful children's series. Pig the Pug is a picture book series centered on a rude, selfish, and mean-spirited little dog named Pig. The Bad Guys is a graphic novel series for junior readers that became a New York Times number one bestseller, following a gang of scary-looking animals as they attempt to change their bad reputations. Thelma the Unicorn is another picture book series about a plain pony who pretends to be a unicorn. His work has achieved significant commercial success, establishing him as a prominent figure in children's literature.