Jez Alborough
Jez Alborough was born and grew up in Kingston-upon-Thames. He loved drawing and painting from an early age and always wanted to be an artist. 'I used to love the exercise books which had one blank page opposite one lined page. It was like an invitation to me to write a story and draw the illustrations.' Jez didn't much like secondary school, but going to art college in Norwich was a much happier experience: 'It felt like freedom. Having the time and space to do what I wanted to do was so uplifting. 'He graduated with a BA Honours degree in Graphic Design.
Books
Albert and Little Henry
Author: Jez Alborough
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 4-6
Reading age: 6+
Henry starts to feel left out and ignored when a new baby sibling arrives at home.
Duck in the Truck
Author: Jez Alborough
Publisher: Harper Collins
Interest age: 2-6
Reading age: 5+
As Duck is driving home his truck gets stuck in the mud. Frog and Sheep come to his aid, but it's only when Goat arrives that a solution is found.
Duck's Key: Where Can It Be?
Author: Jez Alborough Illustrator: Jez Alborough
Publisher: HarperCollins
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 5+
Duck is looking for the key to drive his truck but only the irrepressible Frog knows where it is and wherever Duck looks, Frog and the key are just one step away!
Hug
Author: Jez Alborough
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 0-3
Bobo the chimp wanders sadly around the jungle looking for someone to hug, but all the animals are already cuddling someone else.
Nat the Cat’s Sunny Smile
Author: Jez Alborough
Publisher: Doubleday
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Nat the Cat wakes up with a big smile on her face! She packs a picnic to share with her friends Billy Goat and Hugo Hare. But they are both feeling grumpy and they don’t want a picnic.
Some Dogs Do
Author: Jez Alborough
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+
One morning, Sid the dog is filled with an overwhelming feeling of happiness which – to his utter surprise – sends him floating into the sky and all the way to school!
Super Duck
Author: Jez Alborough
Publisher: HarperCollins
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 4+
Bright illustrations and rhyming text in a fun adventure with kites!
Yes
Author: Jez Alborough
Publisher: Walker Books
Reading age: 4+
When it's bath time for Bobo, the little chimp shouts a delighted 'YES'. But after much fun splashing with mum, when she announces it's time for bed, 'NO' comes the answer.