About Phil Nicholls Phil Nicholls is an artist based in Toronto, Ontario. Passionate about animals and wildlife, they strive to make non-fiction books fun and engaging for young readers by creating illustrations filled with humor and personality. Books by Phil Nicholls Beware the Burmese Pythons And Other Invasive Animal Species by (author) Etta Kaner illustrated by Phil Nicholls Ages 8 to 12 Grades 3 to 7