Authors
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Alex Latimer explores identity in Marigold is a Chicken
Award-winning writer and illustrator Alex Latimer introduces Marigold is a Chicken, a hilarious picture book about being content to be oneself, and a companion title to Godfrey is a Frog. Alex is based in Cape Town, South Africa. He has written and illustrated dozens of...
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Laughter is Not Allowed in Sam Usher's picture book, No More Silliness!
Sam Usher - who is NEVER silly - tells ReadingZone why Laughter is Not Allowed in his new picture book, No More Silliness! Sam Usher is an acclaimed writer and artist who has illustrated books by Michael Morpurgo and Emma Carroll, as well as his own Adventures with Gran...
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Sam Copeland's unveils his hilarious Detention Diaries series
Ever had a detention - and it wasn't your fault? Then you'll know how Arthur feels in The Detention Diaries - Sam Copeland's (very funny!) new series. We caught up with Sam to find out more. Sam Copeland is the award-winning author of the bestselling Ch...
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Counting to 20 with Jonathan Emmett's engaging cats and dogs!
Jonathan Emmett and Rob Hodgson introduce One Dog, Two Dogs, their new novelty counting book that helps children count to 20. Jonathan Emmett was an architect before becoming a children's author and novelty book designer. He's written over 70 books, inc...
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Martin Howard revisits the Bayeux Tapestry - with a hilarious graphic novel retelling!
Colour-changing moustaches, pointy fingers and stripy trees - discover the REAL Bayeux Tapestry story in Martin Howard's hilarious new book, The Bayeux Tapestry: The Graphic Novel. Martin Howard writes funny books for children - including the Mallory Vayle and Maggoty S...
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Matt Bawler welcomes you to The Courage Club!
Matt Bawler talks to ReadingZone about The Courage Club, a children's book series designed to support young readers in developing inner strength, self-belief and emotional resilience from the very start of their journey. Matt currently works as Head of Early Years and Wellbei...
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Following your dreams in Wendy J Warren's The Bear Who Wanted to Dance
ReadingZone caught up with illustrator Wendy J Warren to explore her debut picture book, The Bear Who Wanted to Dance, a story about body positivity and following your dreams. Wendy J Warren has being drawing and painting since she was tiny and has spent many happy year...
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Tom Tinn-Disbury shares Worm's Big Dig!
Meet tiny Worm who is going on a big adventure in Worm's Big Dig, the new picture book from Tom Tinn-Disbury! Tom studied animation at university, where he realised that the best part of the process was writing stories and drawing characters and not necessarily making t...
