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  • Count frogs and dogs, rats and cats, and more in this fun-filled numbers book, wonderfully illustrated by Quentin Blake. Join iconic illustrator Sir Quentin Blake for some counting fun in English and Spanish! Starting with one c...



  • 'A match made in picture-book heaven' -- The TimesThis brilliantly funny collaboration between two superstar creators about a tiny heroine with superhuman strength has the feel of a modern classic and was a book of the month in The Guardian.Liliana...



  • 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 cours...




  • Renowned illustrator and storyteller Quentin Blake illuminates the power of small acts of kindness in the picture book Mr. Filkins in the Desert. � When Mr. Filkins sets off for his 90th birthday party, he has no idea how eventful the journey will be...




  • An inspiring fable about the power of nature, encouraging children and adults alike to care for the environment and each other

    The members of the Meadowsweet family suddenly and unexpectedly find themselves at the bottom of a gia...



  • 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 vis...



  • Bringing together two formidable talents for the first time, this literary and artistic collaboration on the theme of night travel features original artwork by Quentin Blake and text by Will Self.

    This breakthrough publication promises both ...







  • Laugh-out-loud funny, totally chaotic, and utterly delightful! Tim, Sam, and Lulu are the mischievous and naughty three little monkeys who are told each day to be good while Hilda goes off to do her errands. And each day, Hilda returns home to fin...



  • Angie, Ollie, Simona, Mario, and Eric are five fantastic friends, each of whom has an unusual ability. Disaster strikes on a day in the countryside, but by working together and combining their individual powers, the Fantastic Five save the day. Te...



  • A beautiful new reissue of one of Quentin Blake's first picture books with stunning illustrations that will whisk children away on an adventure far from home

    Jack and Nancy love to hear the sailors tell adventures of�far away, but hav...



  • 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 red
    B is for Breakfast we're having in bed.

    With a simple rhyming text and characteristically bril...



  • 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 meet the fabulous Handy spandy (Jac...



  • 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....




  • 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!...








  • Snuff cant wait to be a knight and have lots of adventures, but Sir Thomas Magpie despairs of him - Snuff just doesnt always get things right. But when the bootmaker is raided by thieves, Snuff might just have an idea of how to save the day....



  • 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 kn...



  • Chosen as one of the top�10 Greenaway Medal winners of all time, this is�a classic, exuberant, rhyming picture book from the much-loved Quentin Blake�Mr. Magnolia has only one boot. He has an old trumpet that goes rooty-toot -- And two lovely ...



  • Quentin Blake's wonderfully illustrated, hugely popular counting book is now available in English and Spanish. Count the dogs, the ducks, the mice, and the fish, and learn how to say their names in both�languages�with the help of�one of today's best-...



  • A joyous celebration of the art of ageing from the masterly pen of�a favorite illustrator that will appeal to adult and child alike�Quentin Blake's drawings have been entertaining children and their parents for decades,�bu...



  • The two girls like chocolate biscuits, fizzy drinks and drawing. They are also angels.

    Sid the pavement artist is sad because he wants to take part in the drawing competition but wonders how the judges will ever get to see his work? Corky and ...



  • With unmitigated honesty, a touch of humor, and sensitive illustrations by Quentin Blake, Michael Rosen explores the experience of sadness in a way that resonates with us all.

    Sometimes I'm sad and I don't know why.
    It's just a cloud that c...



  • When Uncle Cosmo buys himself a motorbike and gives Mrs Armitage his boring old car, it soon becomes obvious that her driving skills leave a lot to be desired. Mrs Armitage and Breakspear cause havoc bumping into bollards, bedsteads, lorries, a crane...



  • Dear Anastasia, Because I am buying a new motorcycle, I won't need my old car anymore. I would like you to have it as a present. It's parked outside. Here are the keys. With love, Your Uncle Cosmo.Thus begins Mrs. Armitage's exciting road adventure. ...






  • This very special picture book about the important themes of poverty, child slavery, pollution, racism and war, was created by Quentin Blake and 1,800 children from all over Europe.One day, Isobel and Nicholas discover a strange-looking boat wreck on...



  • 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 bir...




  • Roald Dahl's thrillingly grotesque book for young readers is now available in a gorgeous new gift edition, featuring the deliciously wicked artwork of Quentin Blake.
    Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the smelliest, nastiest, ugliest people in the world. They ...




  • A pretty pink creature, a zagazoo, arrives at George and Bella's house--bringing the couple much joy until one morning Zagazoo turned into a screeching vulture, then an accident-prone elephant, and later a mud-loving warthog....




  • Surf's up! Mrs. Armitage and her dog, Breakspear, paddle out to surf the Big Wave. Soon the kindly Mrs. Armitage notices that Breakspear's little legs are getting tired--so she swims off and returns with an inflatable desert island for him to rest on...



  • Mrs Armitage sets off for a quiet cycle with her faithful dog, Breakspear, but she just can''t help thinking of ways to improve her bicycle.Before long, she’s added three very loud horns, a bucket of water to wash her hands and a seat for Break...



  • 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 together, they make a home for everyon...






  • Surf's up! Mrs. Armitage and her dog, Breakspear, paddle out to surf the Big Wave. Soon the kindly Mrs. Armitage notices that Breakspear's little legs are getting tired--so she swims off and returns with an inflatable desert island for him to rest on...



  • 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...







  • A story about Jo's Great-aunt Gertrude and her relationship with George, a dancing frog, their life on the vaudeville stage, the Paris Follies, the Ballets Russes, and on Broadway, and their retirement together in the south of France...


Award-Winning Books by Quentin Blake

Michael Rosen's Sad Book
2005 Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) -- Gold


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Quentin Blake has published 46 books.

The next book by Quentin Blake, Ten Frogs, will be published in August 2026.

The first book by Quentin Blake, The Story of the Dancing Frog, was published in February 1990.

No. Quentin Blake does not write books in series.