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Matt Carr

Matt Carr

Matt Carr is an author, illustrator and graphic designer whose debut picture book, Superbat, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2018. Superbat and Matt's second picture book, Spyder, have published to international acclaim. He was Cheltenham Festivals (Children’s) Illustrator in Residence 2018. His latest book Rocketmole launched in April 2019. Matt loves tea and lives in East Sussex.

Books

  • Rhinocorn Rules cover

    Rhinocorn Rules!

    Author: Matt Carr
    Publisher: Egmont
    Interest age: 2-5

    Ron might look the same as the other rhinos, but he's different. He doesn't want to be grumpy and grey - he wants to be bright, fun, and to show off his true colours as a Rhinocorn!

  • Rocketmole

    Rocketmole

    Author: Matt Carr
    Publisher: Scholastic
    Interest age: 3-6
    Reading age: 5+

    When a brave mole sets off alone for the moon, he changes things on Earth, too. Parents and children will enjoy the inspirational message: you can inspire others if you try hard enough to make your dreams come true, and adventures are always better with friends. 

  • Spyder

    Spyder

    Author: Matt Carr
    Publisher: Scholastic
    Interest age: 4-7
    Reading age: 5+

    Spyder is a spunky secret agent who lives in Tom’s loft. The pace of this story is kept fast and exciting, and there are plenty of puns to keep families chuckling away.

  • Superbat

    Superbat

    Author: Matt Carr
    Publisher: Scholastic

    Pat the bat is bored. Everyone else is asleep, but Pat doesn’t want to be like everyone else, he wants to stand out. He dreams of being as special as the superheroes in his favourite comics. He dreams of being… Superbat!

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