Best Selling Books by Quentin Blake

Quentin Blake turns his artistic talents to Dickens’ much-loved Christmas story in this beautiful gift edition of a timeless classic. A Christmas Carol is the book that defines the Christmas spirit. Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean-spirited miser, is visited by three ghosts one Christmas Eve. The ghosts show Scrooge the true value of Christmas: charity, good humor, and love for his fellow man. Quentin Blake’s distinctive illustrations guide the reader through Scrooge’s lively journey to find the meaning of Christmas. This unabridged edition contains a foreword by the illustrator and is the ultimate Christmas gift book.

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.

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.

Savor the work of the well-loved and lauded illustrator Quentin Blake in this keepsake collection of fun, quirky drawings that will delight both longtime devotees and emerging young fans. A chef in mid-fall, balancing a towering, toppling cake. A bespectacled gentleman riding a multi-wheeled bike, with a man on his back juggling eggs. Known for their whimsy and wit and uncanny ability to convey worlds of expression with only the scantest of line, Quentin Blake’s illustrations have long been linked to the work of storytellers such as Roald Dahl, but in this book they shine on their own. Originally self-published in a series of slim titles dubbed the QB Papers—collections of drawings, varied in tone and approach, evoking journeys both real and imaginary—the images in Quentin Blake’s Fantastic Journeys fall under titles such as “Trip Hazards,” “Feet in the Water,” and “Ten Things You Cannot Really Manage Without.” Curated both for maximum child-friendliness and for the shelves of art-book collectors, this beauty of a gift book is a sheer pleasure, guaranteed to invite many a revisit.

In this innovative book, beautiful full-color reproductions of 26 paintings invite readers to imagine accompanying stories.

Jack and Nancy live beside the sea, but the closest they get to the exotic lands and adventures that the sailors have is by listening to the stories they tell. But, after a WOOSHING, WONDERFUL WIND blows their umbrella away, the siblings are whisked to a far-away island. Can Jack and Nancy find their own adventure and, more importantly, find their way home again? Soon to be featured on BBC animated special, Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures. “A truly brilliant book - to be read time and again” - The Guardian

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.

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 eccentric Professor Dupont tries to track down his troupe of brightly-coloured cockatoos, they''re always just one step ahead of him. This counting book won the 1992 Smarties Children''s Choice Award. ''Professor Dupont is the proud owner of ten troublesome cockatoos. When his "feathered friends" as he calls them, escape one fine morning, the subsequent hide and seek makes a wonderfully enjoyable story'' - DAILY MAIL ''Cockatoos must be the funniest and subtlest counting book, so funny you can''t count anyway. Irresistibly daft, devastatingly droll'' - THE GUARDIAN ''There has never been, and probably never will be, a counting book as funny and delightful as this... one of the best picture books of this, or any other, year'' - BOOKS FOR YOUR CHILDREN Quentin Blake was appointed the First Children''s Laureate in 1999.

Simpkin is a mass of contradictions. He can be naughty and nice; fast and slow; thin and fat and sensible and silly - ALL at the same time! And when you really need him most - he''s nowhere to be found. . . .

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. Hilariously read by Olivia Colman.

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...

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 . . .

"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.

This utterly encouraging book is a masterclass in how to draw for kids and grownups with Sir Quentin Blake, beloved illustrator to Roald Dahl. Can you find the pointy end of a pencil? Then you can draw! Start with a Scribble will banish your inner critic and kick-start your inner genius, as you learn to capture the spirit of things with a little how-to and a lot of just-do. An artist-quality pen and two 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. Sir Quentin’s sage advice appears throughout, 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? YOU are the only person qualified to express your unique you-ness. 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.

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.

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 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.

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

The Quentin Blake Treasury contains: "All Join In"; "Quentin Blake''s Nursery Rhyme Book"; "Patrick"; "Angelica Sprocket''s Pockets"; "Mister Magnolia"; "Quentin Blake''s ABC"; "Cockatoos"; "Angel Pavement"; and "Mrs Armitage Queen of the Road." Meet Mister Magnolia, with only one boot! Peer into "Angelica Sprocket''s Pockets"! Set off with "Mrs Armitage Queen of the Road," be whisked away by the music of the extraordinary Patrick and soar into the air on the wings of Angel Pavement. Discover the crazy counting of the mischievous Cockatoos and the most enjoyable alphabet ever in "Quentin Blake''s ABC." And finally, join in at the top of your voice with the verse and songs of "Quentin Blake''s Nursery Rhyme Book" and "All Join In"! From Quentin''s 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; we can''t wait for you to explore them.

Meet fantastic Daisy Artichoke. She isn''t quite like other folk She has strange pets and funny clothes and she knows lots of funny jokes.

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!

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

''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

The author is one of the best known illustrators in the world, creating iconic characters for amongst others Russell Hoban, Joan Aiken, Michael Rosen, and Roald Dahl. In this title, he writes about his projects and describes his working processes, his collaborators, his travels, and his various projects and commissions.

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

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.