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Renowned illustrator Quentin Blake’s acclaimed Words and Pictures, first published in 2000, is now available in paperback for the first time. ?Exuberance is present in everything Blake does” (Telegrap

A remarkable collaboration - that brings together giants of the picture book world - to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future.Hilda Snibbs is going on holiday to the Grand Hotel - and, of course, she is taking her three little monkeys, Tim and Sam and Lulu. But what starts out as a relaxing break soon begins to unravel in this fun-filled and mischievous tale!Quentin Blake's delightfully funny story is brought to life by Emma Chichester Clark's beautiful mixed-media illustration in this incredible follow-up to the magical Three Little Monkeys at Christmas.

The Five of Us is a captivating tale of adventure, friendship and teamwork from one of Britain's best-loved illustrators. Angie, Ollie, Simona, Mario and Eric are five fantastic friends, each of whom

A remarkable collaboration - that brings together giants of the picture book world - to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future.Beep! Beep!Hilda Snibbs is taking her three mischievous monkeys to visit her mother in the country. But what is supposed to be a calm and peaceful holiday is soon filled with chaos and hilarious havoc!Quentin Blake's delightfully funny story is brought to life by Emma Chichester Clark's beautiful mixed-media illustration in this landmark follow up to Three Little Monkeys.

This is the other half of Modest Attire, in which everything got far too large and probably very warm, and I had the pleasure of dealing with gesture and texture. In recent years I have found myself w

This is fantasy –the opportunity of exploiting the decorative and atmospheric effects of moonlight and some verystrange steeds.In recent years I have found myself working increasingly in sequences of

Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore!And you'll never guess what's in them... Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pock

Paperback edition of the personal account of the work of the inimitable author and illustrator, fully illustrated with over 200 colour pictures. Provides an insight by Blake into his own practice and

I enjoy drawing mountains and rocky landscapes, especially with people riding through them on eccentric vehicles; and so of course it’s natural that some of them should meet. (Not always at themost co

Three Little Owls is a charming rhyming story by the Italian artist Emanuele Luzzati, and presented here in an English version by John Yeoman and with gorgeous new illustrations by Quentin Blake. Thre

Traditional nursery rhymes are brought to life in this fabulous collection by Quentin Blake In this brilliant collection of traditional rhymes, Quentin Blake is in his element. Come and join him and m

This is rather like the conversation pictures in that it shows the positions that people get into when reading - but it’s more specific and “observed” in that it shows different characters and their i

These are fairly naturalistic “observed” drawings, though of course they are not drawn from life. Once again it is a range of gestures and expressions, the way the works on and reacts to the big drawi

Another idea which came from I don’t know where, though I have drawn fans before, and they serve to emphasise gesture. These are drawn in a simplified style, and the costume is a mime artist’s costume

While walking along the beach one day, Isobel and Nicholas discover a strange looking wreck. As they begin to put it together they find it is a peculiar sort of sailing boat. They clamber in, and so b

Following a blustery night, Angela Bowling finds a baby bird blown out of his nest. Her sense of duty compels her to wrap him up carefully in her scarf and take him home. She names him Augustus and he

It may just have been an accident that I drew a man looking at a line on the floor. After that I drew a lot more, and after that I edited and redrew some so that the line took on a character of its

A picture book of exuberant poems suitable for chanting aloud noisily. The book won the Kurt Maschler Award and was runner-up for the Smarties Prize.

'In recent years I have found myself working increasingly in sequences of drawings which explore subjects and techniques which interest me. These sequences are the origins of the QB Papers; they vary

Ever eaten Poodle Strudel? Slain a Jabberwock? Bathed in Irish Stew? Quentin Blake is one of the best loved of children’s illustrators. In this brilliant book he has selected and illustrated his favou

I had an idea about doing some drawing of costume, called Modest Attire, and then somehow it divided itself into two. One is this –improvised costumes of material of no importance or perhaps even card

My interest in this came originally from doing it myself, whether in Hastings or on the Atlantic Coast of France. But I also like drawing those surroundings and the reflections in the water. In recent

Some of the things I must enjoy drawing –a gamut of gestures and expressions remembered from everyday life. The spectator is very welcome to imagine what it is they are saying to each other. In recen

This book's hilarious illustrations coupled with a rhyming alphabet makes ABC as easy as 1, 2, 3 A is for Apples, some green and some redB is for Breakfast we're having in bed. With a simple rhyming

A remarkable collaboration - that brings together giants of the picture book world - to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future. Hilda Snibbs takes her three mischievous little monkeys to stay with her Uncle Gilbert for Christmas.Among many amazing things, Uncle Gilbert's prized possession is an ancient golden teapot, so the little monkeys must be very good. But what is supposed to be a traditional holiday is soon filled with chaos! Hilda begins to regret bringing the three little monkeys with her - until, one night, their antics come in very handy . .. Quentin Blake's delightfully funny story is brought to life by Emma Chichester Clark's beautiful mixed-media illustrations in this irresistible follow-up to Three Little Monkeys and Three Little Monkeys Ride Again.

One day, Clown is thrown into the trash, but he doesn't stay there long.He tries to find someone to take care of his friends, but no one listens.Then Clown finds someone he can take care of, and toget

"Snuff, at this rate it will be a very long time before we make a knight out of you." Snuff can't wait to be a knight and have lots of adventures, but Sir Thomas Magpie despairs of him - Snuff just d

Mister Magnolia has an old trumpet that goes rooty-toot - and two lovely sisters who play on the flute - but Mister Magnolia has only one boot. Mister Magnolia has a full and happy life except for one