Walter R. Brooks was an American author best known for creating the character Freddy the Pig. Born on January 9, 1886, and passing away on August 17, 1958, Brooks wrote the beloved children's series "Freddy the Pig," which included 26 books about the anthropomorphic pig who often took on detective roles and went on various adventures. Beyond the Freddy books, Brooks also wrote short stories for adults and worked as an editor for several magazines. His work in children's literature is celebrated for its humor, wordplay, and imaginative storytelling, and continues to entertain readers to this day.