| Birth Day | April 18, 1953 |
| Birth Place | Australia |
| Age | 70 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Leigh Hobbs, the renowned Australian illustrator, has amassed an estimated net worth of $1.2 million as of 2024. With his exceptional talent and artistic flair, Hobbs has carved a prominent niche for himself in the world of illustration. His extensive body of work in children's literature, filled with distinctive characters and captivating storytelling, has earned him widespread acclaim and a loyal fan base. From his imaginative creations like Old Tom, Mr. Chicken, and Horrible Harriet, Leigh Hobbs has left an indelible mark on the Australian literary landscape, solidifying his position as one of the country's most celebrated illustrators.
The author and Illustrator of such popular, comedic children's books as Old Tom (1994), Horrible Harriet (2001), Fiona the Pig (2004), and Mr. Badger and the Big Surprise (2010), he is also notable for his work as a Painter, printmaker, and ceramics Artist.
After studying art at the Caulfield Institute of Technology, he worked as an amusement park Artist at Luna Park in Sydney, Australia, and, later, as an art Teacher.
His Prime Minister's Award-nominated children's book, Mr. Chicken Goes to Paris, was made into a theatrical piece by Australia's National Institute Of Dramatic Art (NIDA).
He spent his youth in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia.
He is a contemporary of fellow Australian children's Writer and Illustrator Alison Lester.
