Jim Field
Jim Field is a lead-driven, pencil-pushing, 25-frames-per-second, Led Zeppelin fan. He is also a hugely talented illustrator and animation director whose previous clients have included Waterstones, Sainsbury's, Oxfam, The Independent, The Guardian, The FT, Channel 4, Virgin Mobile, Nokia, GQ, Haymarket and BAC.
Cats Ahoy! was Jim's first picture book, and his vibrant, energetic style and witty detail delighted children and adults alike.
Books
Cats Ahoy!
Author: Peter Bently
Illustrator: Jim Field
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Cats’ favourite thing in the world is fish. So when Alfonso the cat overhears a two old men discussing the imminent arrival of a boat, carrying its largest ever catch, he hatches a plan. This book is very funny – fishtastic in fact!
Gwiwerod Gwirion Bost / The Squirrels Who Squabbled (bilingual)
Author: Jim Field Illustrator: Rachel Bright Adapted by Manon Steffan Ros
Publisher: Atebol
Interest age: 4-6
Reading age: 5+
Pan mae Maldwyn yn sylweddoli nad yw wedi cadw unrhyw fwyd at y gaeaf, daw o hyd i fochyn coed ar y funud olaf. Ond arhoswch, dydi e ddim ar ei ben ei hun!
When Maldwyn realizes he’s not saved any food for winter, he finds a pinecone at just the last minute. But wait, he’s not alone!
How Many Legs?
Author: Kes Gray
Illustrator: Jim Field
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 5
How many legs are coming to my party? This is what's puzzling a little boy who has invited all sorts of weird and wonderful creatures to share his celebratory feast.
Oi Cat!
Author: Kes Gray Illustrator: Jim Field
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Interest age: 4-7
Reading age: 5+
A third title is added to the unstoppable “Oi Frog” sequence. It’s a brilliant premise that can run and run, and with such appealing illustrations from Jim Field and such clever rhymes from Kes Gray, here’s hoping it does. Colourful, witty and silly.
Oi Dog!
Author: Kes Gray Illustrator: Jim Field
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Interest age: 3-6
Reading age: 5-7
Frog has had enough of being sat on. This time, dogs will not sit on frogs - they will sit on logs, which is where they belong. Cats will sit on gnats, bears will sit on stairs and whales will sit on nails. This a side-splitting book, which is great for sharing.
Oi Duck-Billed Platypus
Author: Kes Gray
Illustrator: Jim Field
Publisher: Hodder
Interest age: 4-6
Reading age: 5+
The latest book in the Oi Frog! series sees the return of our favourite characters who are cheeky, adorable and ever so clever. More than a fantastically funny story, it’s a book that will encourage talk, play, rhyme and laughter for everyone in the family.
Oi Frog!
Author: Kes Gray
Illustrator: Jim Field
Publisher: Hodder
Interest age: 3-6
Bright, bold, expressive illustrations add to the fun in this hilarious picture book with a knockout ending.
Quick Quack Quentin
Author: Kes Gray Jim Field
Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books
Interest age: 4-7
Reading age: 4+
This beautifully illustrated, colourful picture book explores spelling and letter sounds in the context of great characters and a clever quest story.
Rabbit's Bad Habits
Author: Julian Gough
Illustrator: Jim Field
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Interest age: 6-7
Reading age: 6-7
Gentle Bear wakes up early from hibernation one day and decides to build a snowman. Grumpy, know-it-all Rabbit comes along, and then Wolf, too. A beautiful modern classic about friends and sharing.
The Person Controller
Author: David Baddiel Illustrator: Jim Field
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Interest age: 8-12
Reading age: 7+
Twins Fred and Ellie are being bullied and finding life hard at school - until they receive a special video game controller. This funny fantasy adventure has a sweet little moral about self-belief and standing out from the crowd.