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Simon James

Simon James

Simon James grew up in Bristol and Exeter. From an early age, he spent much of his time drawing and stapling stories into little books. After leaving school, Simon had many different jobs, while hoping to be a cartoonist. Later, he went to college to study graphic design and art history and returned to spending much of his time drawing and stapling stories into little books - and still does to this day.

Simon's first book, The Day Jake Vacuumed, was published in 1989. His other titles include: Dear Greenpeace, Sally and the Limpet, The Wild Woods, Baby Brains and The Birdwatchers. Leon and Bob won the Smarties Book prize Silver Award and was New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year.

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  • Dear Greenpeace

    Dear Greenpeace

    Author: Simon James
    Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
    Interest age: 7+
    Reading age: 7+

    A simple, warm hearted and humorous book with charming illustrations.  The correspondence could spark ideas for letter writing in the classroom setting.

  • Leon and Bob

    Leon and Bob

    Author: Simon James
    Publisher: Walker Books
    Interest age: 4+
    Reading age: 5+

    Leon has moved to town with his mother and his friend Bob. Bob does everything with Leon, but he is not your average friend - he is imaginary.

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