Mauri Tapio Kunnas is a Finnish cartoonist and children's author. Kunnas matriculated in 1969 and graduated from the University of Art and Design in Helsinki as a graphic designer in 1975. He has worked as a political cartoonist in many Finnish newspapers. He is currently living in Espoo with his wife Tarja, children Jenna and Noora and their cat. Kunnas is most famous for his numerous children's books, illustrated by himself and featuring anthropomorphic animals. His most famous children's book series is called Koiram�ki, set in historical Finland, featuring anthropomorphic dogs. His other works include Riku, Roope ja Ringo, some "horror" books and books about Joulupukki. The hordes of clothed animals present in his books by the end of the 1970s led people to compare him to Richard Scarry. But as he became more popular and produced even more work the similarities lessened. Kunnas' children's books usually feature some recurring background characters, like Herra Hakkarainen, a sleepwalking goat. Aside of children's books, Kunnas has also drawn a rock and roll parody comic called Nyrok City for teenagers and adults. 

February 11th, 1950 in Vammala (Age 74)