Cressida Cowell lives in London with her husband, Simon; children Maisie, Clementine, and Alexander; and two cats, Lily and Baloo. In addition to translating Hiccup's memoirs, she has written and illustrated picture books including "Hiccup, the Viking Who Was Seasick," "Little Bo Peep's Library Book," and "That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown." Her website is www.cressidacowell.co.uk.