Ziggy must be a part of me, because he feels as if he's been with me all my life. He kept popping up in one form or another in my work over the years. And actually, it feels more like I acknowledged him rather than invented him." -Tom Wilson Ziggy's countless fans feel as though the lovable character with the big head and the generous heart has been with them all their lives as well. Every day, the quintessential little guy in a big world speaks to readers who identify with his hopes and insecurities. Their diminutive hero, who relates better to his animal friends than he does to other people, always manages to find the bright spot, inspiring us to do the same.