Tom Clohosy Cole
Tom gew up in Brighton, where his interest in drawing took hold. He originally thought he’d be an architect but wasn’t very good at maths, so went to study illustration instead. After graduating, he made Space Race, a concertina book, which helped kick start things off. Tom has a number of picture books published, including WALL and The Red Prince, as well as Destination: Space with Wide Eyed Editions. He’s also illustrated many book covers and completed successful commercial projects for London advertising agencies. Tom finds inspiration in painting, photography, travel and space.
Books
Destination: Planet Earth
Author: Jo Nelson Illustrator: Tom Clohosy Cole
Publisher: Wide Eyed
Interest age: 10-13
Reading age: 10-13
This beautifully illustrated introduction to physical geography takes the reader on an adventurous journey around Planet Earth. It's sure to inform and inspire budding geographers, conservationists and explorers.
Destination: Space
Author: Dr Christopher Englert Illustrator: Tom Clohosy Cole
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
Interest age: 6+
Reading age: 7+
Are you ready to go on the most exciting adventure in the universe?
War Horse
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Illustrator: Tom Clohosy Cole
Publisher: Egmont
Interest age: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
A new picture book version of Michael Morpurgo’s classic children’s novel War Horse, this shortened, illustrated version is full of emotion and drama.