Petr Horacek trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague before becoming a graphic designer, illustrator and painter. He is the author of When the Moon Smiled and A New House for Mouse, as well as the 2002 Books for Children Newcomer Award-winning novelty titles Strawberries Are Red and What Is Black and White? Born in Czechoslovakia, Petr now lives in Worcestershire with his wife and two daughters.