Steve Small has worked in animation for over thirty years as a director, designer, and animator. The work has varied from working on Disney features to designing and directing shorts, TV series, and commercials at Studio AKA. He is also the illustrator of I’m Sticking with You and the author and illustrator of The Duck Who Didn’t Like Water, Wellington’s Big Day Out, and Brave Little Bear. Steve lives in London, and when he’s not painting and drawing, you’ll likely find him feeding the crows on Blackheath Common or or dancing with foxes.

The Amazing World of Gumball character Mr. Steven "Steve" Small is named after Steve.