Most Popular Books by Quentin Blake

Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean-spirited miser, is visited by three ghosts one Christmas Eve. The ghosts (of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come) show Scrooge the true value of Christmas - charity, good humour and love for his fellow man.

Rhyming text and illustrations depict objects for each letter of the alphabet, from apples and breakfast in bed to a hairy yak and plenty of zippers.

Jack and Nancy wish they could fly to faraway lands, and on one very windy day their wish comes true! A magical tale of adventure - and finding your way home - from the nation''s favourite illustrator, Quentin Blake. Jack and Nancy love to hear the sailors tell of adventures far away. But one day, they are walking on the cliffs and it starts to rain, so Jack puts up his umbrella. But the wind picks up and WHOOOOSH they are blown away to an exotic island! They explore for a bit, and even meet a parrot, but there are no sign of any ships to get them home. How will they get home? "Blake is beyond brilliant . . . I''ve never met a child who doesn''t love Quentin Blake" - Daily Telegraph Quentin Blake is one of Britain''s best-loved and most successful author-illustrators, and was made the first Children''s Laureate in 1999. He has won the Whitbread Award, the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, and the Kate Greenaway Medal. among others.

When Quentin Blake became Children''s Laureate, one of his aims was to highlight the value and intelligence of children''s books - and their illustrations. In Tell Me A Picturehe shows the quality of paintings made for children and links them to the wider world of fine art through their infinite capacity to tell stories: a pleasure we all understand. Here he chooses an alphabet of pictures with, as he explains, ''story in common''. Some are by illustrators, others are by artists whose pictures you usually see in art galleries. From them Quentin Blake shows how stories can be told around any picture. Throughout the book his characters complement the paintings, introducing each image, pointing out details and asking questions. By initially presenting only the pictures - without the distractions of any information beyond the artist''s name - children are shown that they already have the skills to respond to the work of artists like Goya and Tintoretto. Quentin Blake and the National Gallery also suggest ways to have fun with children on gallery visits, and end the book with delightful, brief accounts of the artists and pictures Blake has chosen for his ''gallery''.

An illustrated selection of some less familiar nursery rhymes, including those about Gregory Griggs of the twenty-seven wigs and Terence McDiddler the three-stringed fiddler.

When Angela Bowling rescues a baby bird after a storm, she finds her very own Loveykins. Following a blustery night, Angela Bowling finds a baby bird blown out of his nest. She names him Augustus, and he quickly becomes more to her than just a bird to be looked after. He''s her little Loveykins. But Augustus is growing larger and rounder and soon requires a special garden shed to house him. He seems content enough . . . until another night brings even stronger winds. From the UK''s first Children''s Laureate, this droll tale about the improbable friendship between a determined, eccentric matron and a young bird is classic Quentin Blake. With his quirky, humorous watercolors and his distinctive storytelling style, Blake gives readers a charming and sensitive treatment of the issues of loving and letting go.

It begins with the arrival not of a detective, but of disaster: Badfort is for sale, but when Uncle decides to buy it, demolish it, and build a pleasantly appointed park on the site, he is forestalled. Beaver Hateman has sold it cheaply to someone on the condition that he, Hateman, is allowed to stay on as a paying guest. Forgetting that the man who has bought Badfort is certain to regret the "bargain", Uncle tries to console himself by continuing his never-ending exploration of Homeward. He soon discovers the mysterious Crack House - lair of a vicious and horribly squawking creature, half-bat, half-bird, called Batty - where there are rumours of buried treasure. Uncle is in need of a detective . . .

Just start with a scribble! Start with a Scribble will banish your inner critic and kick-start your inner genius, as you learn to draw with a little how-to and a lot of just-do. An artist-quality pen and watercolor pencils (red and black) are included. Inside, you’ll find: Prompts to inspire you (e.g., “emotional rabbits”) Doodles to finish (“Mrs. Thudkins takes her floppaterasis for a walk”) Techniques to try (only when the mood strikes you), from shading to perspective And plenty of wide-open space to play around in. We’re much less interested in the appearance of something than in the something itself. So, when you’ve settled on your subject (a monster? a cockatoo?), first figure out what its essence should be (ferocious? bashful?) . . . and then, just toss that ball up (artistically speaking) and give it a good swat across the net. Voilà! You’re an artist. Throughout, beloved illustrator Sir Quentin Blake shares sage advice, from “it’s best to name your animal after you draw it” to “don’t worry too much yet about ankles.” The most important lesson? Let go and give in to your own creative spirit! Publisher''s note: Start with a Scribble is an updated North American edition of Drawing for the Artistically Undiscovered (Klutz, 1999).

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 had three little monkeys. Their names were Tim and Sam and Lulu. They were very lively...

Part of the RED FOX GIANT PICTURE BOOK series, a LARGE FORMAT edition of a collection of poems which stress the fun to be had in performing tasks in groups. Illustrated in colour throughout by the author.

Count along with Quentin Blake''s entertaining animals in this fun-filled board book for little readers. On Crow, Two Goats, Three Dogs, Four Cats...

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 pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them!

Relates the adventures of Great Aunt Gertrude and her dancing frog as they travel the world and gain fame and fortune.

"Quentin Blake''s drawings have been entertaining children and their parents for as long as any of us can remember, but this is the first time he has illustrated a book specifically for his own generation. Characteristically, it''s humane and extremely funny at the same time, and if you are sixty or over - or even thinking about it - this book is required reading"--Publisher''s description.

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.

From Quentins very first picture book to his most recent adventures, this collection spans and celebrates his astonishing career. There''s inspiration and exuberance, wit and wonder, joy and jollity to be found within these pages.

Populat book NOW IN SPANISH! A fun way for young children to learn their animals and numbers in another language Beautifully illustrated by today''s best-loved illustrator Ten Frogs / Diez Ranas is Quentin Blake''s hugely popular counting book – now available in English and Spanish. A great way for children to learn to count in Spanish and a genuinely beautiful book for any Quentin Blake fan. Also Available French – Ten Frogs / Dix Grenouilles HB £9.99 978-1-84365-104-8 Board Book – Ten Frogs (English only) BB £4.99 978-1-84365-128-4

Professor Dupont is the proud owner of ten troublesome cockatoos.

Which fish holds the world record for most escape attempts? Which human cannonball travelled the furthest? What is the world''s soppiest fairy tale? Find out these amazing record breakers and lots, lots more in this hilarious alternative to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Accompanies touring exhibition of same name.

''Ten Frogs/Dix Grenouilles'' is Quentin Blake''s wonderfully illustrated counting book written in both English and French. Starting with ''One Crow/Un Corbeau'' and proceeding with more and more animals (''Two Goats/Deux Chevres'', ''Three Dogs/Trois Chiens'' etc) the pages get gradually more and more filled with animals until reaching ''A Hundred Wasps/Cent Guepes''. A great way for children to learn to count in French and a genuinely beautiful book for any Quentin Blake fans.A simple concept carried out with all of Quentin Blake''s legendary wit and charmA great way for children to learn to count in FrenchBeautifully illustrated by one of the world''s most-loved illustrators

One way up you have the marvellous Mister Magnolia. The other way up rejoice in the rhyme of Angelica Sprocket and her amazing pockets."

A bouncing, read-aloud rhyme about all the things a child can be, from the nation''s favourite illustrator, Quentin Blake! "Here is SIMPKIN Simpkin FAST and Simpkin SLOW Simpkin HIGH and Simpkin LOW" Simpkin is a mass of contradictions. He can be nasty and nice; weak and strong and sensible and silly - ALL at the same time! And when you really need him most - he''s nowhere to be found . . . "Blake is beyond brilliant . . . I''ve never met a child who doesn''t love Quentin Blake" - Daily Telegraph Quentin Blake is one of Britain''s best-loved and most successful author-illustrators, and was made the first Children''s Laureate in 1999. He has won the Whitbread Award, the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, and the Kate Greenaway Medal. among others.

Relates the misadventures of Miss Armitage as she makes increasingly complicated modifications of her bicycle.

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. Over 40,000 copies have been sold across the Three Little Monkeys series!

When two children climb over the garden wall of the big house, they embark on a voyage of discovery. For this uncharted territory reveals a topiary ship, complete with a wheelhouse that looks rather like a garden shed. It isnt long before the shipowner comes across the stowaways, but their communal sense of adventure is destined to see them all through the eye of the storm!

Isabel & Nicholas soar through the sky in an amazing sailing boat only to find a world that has lost its way. All ages.

Celebrating the appointment of the first Children''s Poet Laureate, Quentin Blake. Here he chooses his top 50 favourite stories and illustrations.

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 favourite comic verse, making it pure entertainment for nonsense-lovers of all ages. His unique style of drawing brings a new perspective to every poem. Classic writers such as Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear are combined with more contemporary talents such as Roger McGough, Margaret Mahy and Russell Hoban. With fifteen wonderfully absurd sections, including Distracting Creatures, Sticky Ends, I Wish I Were a Jelly Fish, A Recipe for Indigestion and Chortling and Galumphing, here is a delightful collection of the topsy-turvy, the fantastical, the anarchic, the illogical and the utterly wonderful.

A young boy and his Norwegian grandmother, who is an expert on witches, together foil a witches'' plot to destroy the world''s children by turning them into mice. "The Witches" is a 1984 New York Times Book Review Notable Children''s Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year.

Inspired by Dahl''s most popular stories, these recipes use the most common ingredients to create the most uncommon treats. Recipes include "Pickled Spines of Porcupines" and "Hornets Stewed in Tar." Full color.

A perfect introduction to reading that will wet young readers appetites for additional books in the Beginner Book series.