Michael Foreman
Michael Foreman’s numerous books for children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the world’s leading illustrators. He has worked with Terry Jones on his previous titles and also writes and illustrates his own books, including War Boy and War Game, which won the Kate Greenaway and Smarties prize respectively. Michael is also the illustrator for many of Michael Morpurgo's best-selling books, including Not Bad for a Bad Lad.
Books
Animal Tales
Author: Terry Jones
Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Pavilion Children's Books
Interest age: 8-11
Reading age: 9+
Terry Jones’s irreverent wit and quirky humour make a compendium of stories that will be enjoyed by children and adults alike
Dolphin Boy
Author: Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 6+
Reading age: 6+
After Jim helps save a beached dolphin, 'Smiler' returns whenever called to take Jim for a ride on his back out to sea.
Fortunately Unfortunately
Author: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 5+
The day Milo the Monkey tries to return an umbrella to Granny turns into a roller-coaster ride!
I Didn't Do It!
Author: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 4-5
Milo wants to get to the big bike race in town - and he's in such a hurry, he manages to leave a path of destruction in his wake. A lovely picture book which gently encourages children to think about the consequences of their actions.
Jack's Fantastic Voyage
Author: Michael Foreman Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 4-8
Reading age: 8+
Jack spends his summers with his grandfather, a former sea captain, who tells exotic tales of adventure and exploration.
Little Albatross
Author: Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Random House
Interest age: 4+
Reading age: 6+
Little Albatross stays snug and warm in his nest while his mother and father fly off to hunt for fish. As he grows bigger they decide it will be safe to leave him and go off hunting together.
Long Neck and Thunder Foot
Author: Helen Piers
Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 7+
Long Neck and Thunder Foot live far away from each other. Neither has ever seen another dinosaur before, so when they come face to face, they are both completely terrified.
Newspaper Boy and Origami Girl
Author: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 7+
When bullies steal newspaper-boy Joey's money, he is amazed to see his papers leap from his bag in the form of Origami Girl, who chases the thieves away.
Seal Surfer
Author: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 5-8
Reading age: 6+
A welcome re-publication of Foreman's timeless and evocative account of a boy's relationship with life and death.
Stubby: A True Story of Friendship
Author: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 4-8
Reading age: 7+
Published to coincide with the centenary of the end of the First World War, this beautiful book tells the story of Stubby, the most decorated war dog of the First World War. The storytelling is sublime and the illustrations are profoundly beautiful.
Superfrog!
Author: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 5+
Superfrog is a brave frog who steps in to confront an evil underwater gang of frogspawn thieves, before leading them out of the depths of the pond, and encountering a princess - with unexpected results.
The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
Author: Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Publisher: HarperCollins
Interest age: 9+
Reading age: 8+
Moving from the present day to wartime diary and back again, this ultimately uplifting novel illuminates the effects of the fateful events on the lives of those involved and the generations that followed.
The Fox and the Ghost King
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Harper Collins
Interest age: 7+
Reading age: 8+
This sweet story weaves Morpurgo's effortless storytelling with ancient and very recent history: Leicester City's win of the Premiership title. Beautiful illustrations make it a lovely gift: football fans, history fans and fox fans are all taken care of here.
The Last Wolf
Author: Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Random House
Interest age: 7-11
Reading age: 7+
Powerful illustrations underline this captivating tale of loyalty and bravery.
The Littlest Dinosaur
Author: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 6+
When mother dinosaur’s last egg finally cracks open, out comes a minute dinosaur. He doesn’t grow any bigger – and when he’s playing football he is in danger of being trodden on.
The Littlest Dinosaur's Big Adventure
Author: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 8+
When a small, bouncy frog interupts his daydream, the littlest dinosaur is delighted to find a friend his own size.
The Rainbow Bear
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Random House
Interest age: 4+
Reading age: 7+
The white snow bear, wandering in his arctic homeland, sees a rainbow and longs to catch it for himself.
Toro! Toro!
Author: Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Publisher: HarperCollins
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 8+
Antonio gives his grandson an account of the hardships of the Spanish Civil War. Readers will empathise with Antonio, while acquiring an understanding of an important European conflict.
War Game
Author: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Pavilion Books
Interest age: 8-10
Reading age: 8+
This simple yet haunting book tells the story of the First World War from the point of view of the writer’s uncles who lost their lives in the conflict.
White Owl Barn Owl
Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 7+
Davies cocoons the factual information within an inter-generational first-person narrative of a girl and her grandfather building an owl nest-box.