Sophy Henn
Sophy Henn is the acclaimed picture book maker behind Where Bear?, Pass It On, Edie, and the adorable Pom Pom series. She studied at Camberwell and Central Saint Martins, and is a graduate of the MA in Sequential Illustration at the University of Brighton.
Her debut title, Where Bear?, was shortlisted for the AOI Illustration Awards 2014 and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2015. Her subsequent titles have gone on to great success, and Sophy was chosen as the World Book Day illustrator in 2015.
Books
Almost Anything
Author: Sophy Henn
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Interest age: 2-5
Sophy Henn has the perfect touch when it comes to tapping into childhood emotions and readers both young and old will relate to George’s wobbly feelings about trying new things. A brilliant book for sharing, and for giving little ones a little extra self-belief.
Bad Nana: All the Fun of the Fair
Author: Sophy Henn
Publisher: HarperCollins
Interest age: 6-9
Reading age: 7+
The fair has come to town, but when Bad Nana's nemesis Mrs Farquar-Haha rigs the pet competition, who knows what could happen? The second in Sophy Henn's bright and brilliant series about a subversive grandma.
Bad Nana: Older Not Wiser
Author: Sophy Henn
Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books
Interest age: 6-9
Reading age: 7+
Bad Nana is quite unlike Jeanie’s other two grandmas. So when Jeanie and her class go on a school trip, it’s no surprise that Bad Nana manages to make it a lot more interesting than anyone expected. A riot of bright colour and laugh-out-loud moments.
Bad Nana: That’s Snow Business
Author: Sophy Henn
Publisher: HarperCollins
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 6+
What happens when Bad Nana gets involved with the Winter Wonderland Variety Show? The third book in Sophy Henn’s young middle grade series is brilliant, and and the final message about having fun is pitch perfect.
Bedtime with Ted
Author: Sophy Henn
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Interest age: 2-3
Reading age: 5+
Little ones will love following the story of Ted's night-time routine - from splashing in the bath with penguins to having some milk with a tiger - in this colourful board book with flaps.
Jump About With Ted
Author: Sophy Henn
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Interest age: 1-3
Which animal will Ted jump about with today? As ever, Sophy Henn’s illustration is bright, clear and appealing for little ones, and this edition in the Ted board book series is perfect for encouraging lots of movement, animal noises and fun for everyone.
Pass It On
Author: Sophy Henn
Publisher: Puffin
Interest age: 3-6
Reading age: 4+
The little girl in this bright, happy book embraces the simple act of passing on smiles, laughs, chuckles and whoops to others.
Story Time with Ted
Author: Sophy Henn
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Interest age: 1-3
Reading age: 3+
Another addition to the fab board book series for tiny tots, starring Ted. This time, Ted is getting geared up for story time. This is a perfect reminder of just how exciting story time can be.
Time to Go with Ted
Author: Sophy Henn
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Interest age: 0-3
Teeny hands will love turning the flaps of this adorable board book about the very keen and creative Ted on his daily outings. A sweetly interactive read-along that really celebrates the fun of imagination.