My Books

Ages 7-9
Fiction
Ages 8-12
Fiction
Ages 12+
Fiction


Ages 5-7: Natural History

I am a... I am a...

I am an Ankylosaurus 2003 - Buy Online
(Shortlisted for the Best Children's Illustrated Books 2003)
I am a Tyrannosaurus Rex 2003 - Buy Online
I am a Diplodocus 2004 - Buy Online
I am a Quetzacoatlus 2004 - Buy Online

'All these stories are told from the point of view of the dinosaur. The idea was to bring these amazing creatures back to life' KW

'A delight...Absolutely great.' Books For Keeps

Imagine you are a...

Imagine you are...

Imagine You are a Crocodile 1996 - Buy Online
Imagine You are a Tiger 1996 - Buy Online
Imagine You are a Dolphin 1997 - Buy Online

'I wanted to encourage a child to imagine how each animals feels and tell a story at the same time' KW

'...the kind of detail and drama that encourage talk and reflection.' Books For Keeps

Think of an Eel

Think of an Eel 2008 - Buy Online

"Eels have always fascinated me and this was my first picture book. It was really the one that launched my career. It also won awards in America. ' KW

Winner of the Times Educational Junior Information Award and the Kurt Maschler Award
'Simply stunning...an extraordinarily impressive book...Beautifully written...superb illustrations.'

"Think of an Eel - a breakthrough in presenting information in picture-book form - is back." The Guardian

Gentle Giant Octopus

Giant Gentle Octopus 2002 - Buy Online

'All of the books on this page except 'Imagine You are a Tiger' were illustrated by Mike Bostock who is absolutely brilliant. A good picture book is about the chemistry between the words and the pictures.' KW

'inventive magical illustrations and lyrical narrative..." Times Educational Supplement