author
Percy J. Billinghurst
1871–1933
Best known for lively animal tales and illustrations, this British writer and artist brought fables and anecdotes to life for young readers. His work has a warm, playful charm that still suits classic family listening.
1 Audiobook
A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals
by Percy J. Billinghurst
About the author
Percy J. Billinghurst (1871–1933) was a British artist, illustrator, and children's author. Reliable library and public-domain sources consistently identify him as Percy James Billinghurst, and describe him as closely associated with illustrated books for younger readers, especially stories and fables about animals.
He is best remembered for books such as A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals and for illustrating collections including Aesop and La Fontaine. Contemporary catalog and archive records show how strongly his reputation rests on the combination of picture-making and storytelling rather than on a single famous title.
Some art-reference sources also note that he was born in Stoke Newington, London, studied art, and worked as an illustrator and bookplate designer. A clear, confirmed portrait image was not available from the sources I could verify, so no profile image is included here.