Dick King-Smith

Ronald Gordon King-Smith, OBE, Hon.MEd (27 March 1922 – 4 January 2011), was a prolific English writer of children's books, primarily using the pen name Dick King-Smith. He is best known for The Sheep-Pig (Babe the Gallant Pig US title). In most episodes, he would follow nature trails based on clues that Pob would send him.

King-Smith died at his home near Bath, Somerset, on 4 January 2011 at the age of 88. He was survived by three children, 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.