Malcolm Bird's illustrations have appeared in magazines, newspapers and on greeting cards, and his books include The Witch's Handbook and The School in Murky Wood and, with Alan Dart, The Christmas Handbook, The Party Handbook and The Magic Handbook. The Piggles™ are Squiggle, his twin sister Wriggle and their baby brother Giggle, who live in the village of Pigglemere, in the English Lake District. They were created by Alan Dart and Malcolm Bird and first appeared as toys designed by Alan in Woman's Weekly magazine. A short animation, using those toys, is below. Several books about the Piggles are currently in preparation.