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Adam Rubin
Dragons Love Tacos
Adam Rubin is the New York Times bestselling author of a half dozen children’s picture books including ‘Dragons Love Tacos’.
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Cathrine and Laurence Anholt
One World Together book friendship children
Catherine and Laurence Anholt are one of the world’s leading British author illustrator teams. They have created more than 200 children’s books, which are published in 30 languages around the world.
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Carrie Weston
Crocodiles Need Kisses Too Book Carrie Weston Russell Julian
Carrie Weston began writing when her children were young. Her “Boris” series is published in 17 languages around the world.
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Chris Wormell
Eric the Hero Chris Wormell Author illustrator
Christopher Wormell is one of Britain’s finest wood engravers, principally known for his illustrated books.
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David Melling
Hugless-Douglas by David Melling Cover
David Melling is a best-selling picture book author and illustrator, best known for his hit ‘Hugless Douglas’ books.
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David Wojtowycz
Elephant Joe Brave Knight picture book illustrations by David Wojtowycz
David’s distinctive style is instantly recognisable due largely to his popular greeting card range, Pigs Might Fly (Statics) and more recently, Flux Deluxe (Santoro Graphics).
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Elizabeth Dale
OFF TO MARKET | African story book By Author Elizabeth Dale | Erika Pal | front cover
Elizabeth Dale is a British Children’s book author with over twenty books published from picture books up to novels for up to age 12.
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Gianna Marino
Meet me at the Moon book by Gianna Marino
Author and watercolour artist Gianna Marino was born in San Francisco and is well known for her book ‘Meet me at the Moon’.
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Ian Falconer
Olivia The Pig Children's Book
Ian Falconer is an American children’s book author and illustrator. He is best known for the Olivia series, which features a young pig and her many adventures.
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Jackie Morris
the snow leopard book by jackie morris
Jackie Morris is a British artist and author. She is well known for her stunning watercolour artworks and loves to walk near her home by the sea.
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Janet & Allan Ahlberg
The Jolly Postman book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. front cover
British couple Allan and Janet Ahlberg, have authored and illustrated more than 140 published books and are well known for titles such as ‘The Jolly Postman’ and ‘Funnybones’.
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Jessica Souhami
THE STRONGEST BOY IN THE WORLD japanese story picture book by Jessica Souhami
Jessica Souhami is a popular children’s book author and illustrator. Her books can be recognised by her distinctive illustrations, which use brilliant colour and print-like bold shapes.
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Jonathan Emmett
Callum’s Incredible Construction Kit
Jonathan is a British author and illustrator, who’s popular titles include ‘Callums Incredible Construction Kit’.
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Judith Kerr
mog the forgetful cat book by judith kerr
Judith Kerr has worked as an artist, a BBC television scriptwriter and for the past thirty years, as an author and illustrator of the ‘Mog’ series.
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Julia Donaldson
THE GRUFFALO Julia Donaldson Axel Scheffler
Julia is a British children’s book author. Her many popular titles include ‘The Gruffalo’ and ‘Room on the Broom’.
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Kristina Stephenson
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure book Kristina Stephenson
Kristina Stephenson is a writer, illustrator and designer. Her son Charlie inspired her to write her first children’s picture book.
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Marcus Pfister
the rainbow fish Marcus Pfister
Marcus is a Swiss born author and illustrator. He has never bound himself to a definite style of art and surprises his audience again and again with new techniques and images.
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Margaret Mahy
Bubble Trouble Margaret Mahy cover
Margaret Mahy (1936–2012 ) is the most acclaimed of New Zealand’s children’s writers. The author of more than 120 titles, and translated into 15 languages, Margaret has readers across the globe.
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Mark Sperring
Captain Buckleboots on the Naughty Step Cover tom mclaughlin mark sperring
Mark is a British author who lives on the Jurassic Coast where he grew up. He has written a popular series of children’s books with different characters on ‘the naughty step’ and quite a few other fun titles.
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Maurice Sendak
In the Night Kitchen book Maurice Sendak
Throughout the past fifty years, Maurice Sendak has been one of the most consistently inventive and challenging voices in children’s literature. He decided to become an illustrator after watching Walt Disney’s film ‘Fantasia’ at the age of twelve.
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Michael Bond
Paddington Bear by Michael Bond
British author Michael Bond is the creator of the iconic Paddinton Bear series which was first published in 1958.
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Mick Manning & Brita Granström
The Beatles book by Mick Manning, Brita Granström
Mick Manning and Brita Granström are a successful children’s book author and illustrator, husband and wife team who are well known for their many award winning titles.
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Molly Bang
world living sunlight molly bang
Molly Bang is an American Children’s book author and illustrator. Molly’s dedication to educate and inspire has see her create many award winning titles.
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Niki Daly
The Herd Boy | African Childrens story Book Niki Daly
Niki Daly is a South African author-illustrator whose picture books celebrate the imaginative powers of children and their magnificent everyday lives.
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Peter Bently
The Great Dog Bottom Swap front cover
Peter Bently is a British children’s book author who lives in the writer-filled town of Totnes. He enjoys writing funny stories, visiting schools and sharing his writing.
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Polly Alakija
Counting Chickens by Polly Alakija children looking after animals cover
Polly Alakija is a British born author and illustrator of popular children’s books such as the ‘The Road To Market’ and ‘Catch That Goat’ which reflect her many years of living in Africa.
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Rod Campbell
It's Mine book by Rod Campbell
Scottish author Rod Campbell sees himself as a ‘maker’ of books rather than as an author or illustrator. He is well known for his many titles which include ‘Dear Zoo’ and ‘It’s Mine’.
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Rowena Monds
where-is-autism-book-Rowena-Monds-story
Rowena Monds is the New Zealand Author of “Where is Autism”, a story which accurately describes to children what it is like to live with Autism in a fun and positive way.
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Sean Taylor
we have lift off taylor
Sean Taylor is a British children’s author, storyteller and teacher. He has published over 30 books for young readers and is a wonderful writer with a rare social conscience.
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Shirley Hughes
Wheels bike book by Shirley Hughes
Shirley Hughes is one of the best-loved and most innovative creators of books for young children. She has written and illustrated over 50 books, sold more than eight million copies, won major awards and created some of the most enduring characters in children’s literature.
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Sirkka Fisk
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Sirkka Fisk is an author and graphic designer who utilises her passion for yoga to help children to lead balanced, happier lives.
She is a certified Ashtanga yoga and Pilates teacher.
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