Claire Freedman
Claire Freedman lives on the Essex coast close to Southend-on-Sea. She is the author of many books for children, including Who's For Dinner, Cuddle Bear and Bedtime, Little Ones! When not writing, Claire spends her time sailing and walking in the countryside.
Books
Aliens Love Dinopants
Author: Claire Freedman
Illustrator: Ben Cort
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Interest age: 5-8
Reading age: 6+
The return of old favourites in a new adventure involving underpants. When Aliens meet Dinosaurs a rhyming riot must ensue!
Aliens Love Underpants
Author: Claire Freedman Illustrator: Ben Cort
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Interest age: 3-5
Underpants are a source of humour whatever your reading age, even, it appears, when it comes to aliens!
Beep Beep Beep Time For Sleep!
Author: Claire Freedman
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Interest age: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
This bedtime book with a difference will appeal to digger-mad little ones as it follows the busy vehicles working on a motorway - at least, that is, until night falls and they can get some much-needed rest.
Follow that Bear if you Dare
Author: Claire Freedman Illustrator: Alison Edgson
Publisher: Little Tiger Press
Interest age: 4+
Reading age: 5+
Hare thinks he loves bears, so he buys a book which he thinks will help him catch one.
George's Dragon
Author: Claire Freedman Illustrator: Russell Julian
Publisher: Scholastic
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Freedman and Julian reveal the problems which arise when parents don't realise the difference between baby dragons and lizards in a pet shop!
I Love You, Baby
Author: Claire Freedman Illustrator: Judi Abbot
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Interest age: 1-5
This celebration of the love a parent has for their child is perfect for cuddles, as all sorts of baby animals learn that they will always be loved - no matter what.
Monstersaurus
Author: Claire Freedman
Illustrator: Ben Cort
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 5+
Children who giggled over the Aliens Love Underpants series, will love this new book from the same author and illustrator team. Monty is a scientist whose inventions don't always work - his walking toaster runs away and his robot goes berserk… until he produces a big, hairy Monstersaurus, with hilarious consequences!
Oliver and Patch
Author: Claire Freedman Illustrator: Kate Hindley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Interest age: 3-6
Reading age: 6+
A lovely, heart-warming story of friendship and adventure.
Superkid
Author: Claire Freedman
Illustrator: Sarah McIntyre
Publisher: Scholastic
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+
When his X-ray eyes spot someone in trouble, Superkid is always ready to save the other children from all kinds of horrors - from playground bullies to grandma's broccoli