Palmer Cox (1840–1924) was a Canadian illustrator and author, best known for his creation of The Brownies, a group of mythical little creatures featured in a series of books for children. Cox was born on April 28, 1840, in Granby, Quebec and his early interests in drawing and verse found a broader audience when he moved to New York. His Brownies debuted in the magazine 'St. Nicholas,' captivating ...