New Release Books by Quentin Blake

Angelo and his family travel round the country playing music, singing songs and performing marvellous balancing tricks: Angelo can even dance on a rope! So when he meets Angelina, who is sad and lonely and trapped in her mean uncle''s house, Angelo knows just how to help ...

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 catalogue of drawings showing strange night creatures, drawn using watercolour marker. Quentin writes, `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 in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that each in its own way will appeal to anyone who likes looking at drawings.¿

A bouncing, read-aloud rhyme about all the things a child can be, from the nation''s favourite illustrator! "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.

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.

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.

Renowned illustrator and storyteller Quentin Blake shows us that small acts of kindness are the stuff of life When Mr. Flikins sets off for his ninetieth birthday party, he has no idea how eventful the journey will be. Crossing the desert to visit his family, armed only with a picnic, a walking stick, and an umbrella, Mr. Flikins faces (and hides from) many remarkable dangers. Luckily he has in his backpack something quite ordinary that turns out to have extraordinary powers. With this characteristically beautiful new story, celebrated author and illustrator Quentin Blake shows us, with the wisdom born of a lifetime observing humans and other creatures, that small acts of kindness are the stuff of life.

Disaster strikes on a day out to the countryside but, working together and combining their individual powers, the Fantastic Five save the day. Teeming with Quentin Blake''s characteristic sense of fun and his exuberant illustrations, The Five of Us is a powerful, though subtle, reminder that the world is a better place when we can focus on what we can do, rather than what we can''t. ''An inspirational book with a lovely message. Quentin has a talent for storytelling and has crafted a tale that is moving, nail-biting and incredibly uplifting'' - Junior Magazine

Quentin Blake - Anne Fine - Michael Morpurgo - Jacqueline Wilson - Michael Rosen - Anthony Browne - Julia Donaldson - Malorie Blackman - Chris Riddell - Lauren ChildThe exceptional talents behind some of the nation''s best-loved books - from The Gruffalo to The BFG, We''re Going on a Bear Hunt to the Charlie and Lola series - the Children''s Laureates are the perfect ambassadors for children''s literature. This beautiful gift anthology marks twenty wonderful years of the Laureateship, with stories, poems and pictures by all ten former honourees. Among others, Quentin Blake tells the stories behind his pictures of weird and wonderful beasts, Michael Morpurgo draws on childhood memories for a moving wartime tale and Michael Rosen plays with language and shapes in his witty, read-aloud poems. Each contribution is designed to inspire children to create their own work, and is accompanied by a note from the authors - rare insights from the finest talent in the world of children''s books. Above all else, Flights of Fancy celebrates the Laureateship''s most important achievement: encouraging children to let their imaginations soar.

A catalogue of drawings of women with fans, drawin in watercolour pencil. Quentin writes, `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 in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that each in its own way will appeal to anyone who likes looking at drawings.¿

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.

A great mural, commissioned by the King of the Badgers after the defeat of the Badfort crowd at Crack House, is to be painted on the wall at Homeward by Waldovenison Smeare. To protect the mural while it is being painted Uncle employs a watchman called Sleepy Sam, who sleeps in a wheelbarrow and is paid two loaves of bread and two quarts of Koolvat. Sleepy Sam is immediately put to work when Beaver Hateman tries to climb in through Uncle''s window . . .

This is straightforward farce. A friend, recently trained in advising businesses, wrote a commentary on my office which took it upon itself to warn us of "Trip Hazards," amusing to us as you don''t need warning, the place is full of them, books, portfolios, frames and so on. These drawings acknowledge our awareness of them. 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 in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that in each of them in its own way will appeal to anyone who likes looking at drawings.'' - Quentin Blake.

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 . . .

A catalogue of drawings of everyday objects showing themselves to be indispensable. Quentin writes, `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 in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that each in its own way will appeal to anyone who likes looking at drawings.¿

A large-format, signed Collector''s Edition of this literary and artistic meditation on the theme of night travel from two of our greatest contemporary creative talents.''The moon drives everyone mad - you know that, well enough. But this is no lycanthropic or otherwise spooky metamorphosis: it''s far stranger than that...'' When Quentin Blake embarked on creating a set of new drawings on fantasies of travel, even he had not envisaged a series so sombre, so haunting, as Moonlight Travellers. These watercolour journeys through unknown landscapes capture, with unmatched skill, all the mystery and intrigue of the dead of night. A unique collaboration, this book brings Blake''s macabre wit into dialogue with the imaginative insight of Will Self. With characteristic sharpness, Self mingles fiction, fact and flights of memory to transport the reader on a radical tour of Blake''s mysterious lands. In Moonlight Travellers, two creative minds at the height of their powers connect word and image, darkness and light with our deepest sensibilities. In eight-wheeled contraptions and winged machines, they carry us on a trail of dreamlike journeys. After all, ''there''s nothing more prosaic - at least, at this end of human history - than a car journey.''

"This is the fascinating insight into the artistic development of one of the world''s most distinguished illustrators, from the start of his career until 2000. The words describe his approach to the challenges and opportunities of illustration; the pictures, chosen from fifty years of publication, show the progress from his first experience of Punch magazine to the publishing of his own-authored picture books such as Fantastic Daisy Artichoke. Some are familiar, such as those of Roald Dahl''s Matilda, or The BFG, while others are from early in his career, and some - roughs, layouts and personal drawings - will be completely new to most readers." -- Back cover.

First published: London L: Jonathan Cape, 1989.

In 2001, Quentin Blake - the first Children''s Laureate - chose twenty-six of his favorite paintings for an exhibition at the National Gallery. Very different artworks were chosen, some by fine artists and some by children''s illustrators, but they all had one thing in common: a story to tell. The accompanying book urges children to use their imaginations and look for the stories in the pictures. Reissued with a new introduction from the author, Tell Me A Picture will show a new generation the adventures that await in looking at art.

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 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 in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that in each of them in its own way will appeal to anyone who likes looking at drawings.'' - Quentin Blake

. . . on the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me . . . Three Naughty Muggle-Wumps, Two Smelly Twits and Matilda in the library! This gloriumptious book is packed full of- - whipple-scrumptious recipes for festive feasting - tricksy pranks guaranteed to get you on the naughty list - amazing chrimbo activities to impress (or prank) your family - jolly jokes that are even better than the ones in the crackers All themed around the most beloved characters from the world''s favourite storyteller!

In this work Blake writes about his projects since 2000, vividly describing his working processes, his collaborators, his travels and his various projects and commissions, including his ''illustrated walls'' projects for hospitals in the UK and France.

Heaven knows how I thought of a mouse on a tricycle -it''s just there in one of my notebooks somewhere. Of course the point is not it, but the range of reactions of the onlookers. A bit more theatre. 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 in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that in each of them in its own way will appeal to anyone who likes looking at drawings.'' - Quentin Blake

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!

I''ve never been any good at sport. I just liked the idea of adapting Olympic events to everyday life -so if you''re throwing something, it''s the luggage. 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 in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that in each of them in its own way will appeal to anyone who likes looking at drawings.'' - Quentin Blake

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.

Catalogue of an exhibition held at Shapero Rare Books, London, November-December 2019. Includes an introduction by Quentin Blake, taken from an article about the exhibition which appeared in `Country Life¿. The edition is limited to 100 copies and includes a signed print from the exhibition.

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.