About Julie Abery Julie Abery is a children's author and early childhood educator. Originally from England, she has spent half of her life living in Europe, immersing herself in new languages and cultures. She currently lives in Switzerland. Books by Julie Abery Old Man and the Penguin, The A True Story of True Friendship by (author) Julie Abery illustrated by Pierre Pratt Ages 3 to 7 Grades p to 2