Sarah McIntyre
Illustrator and writer Sarah McIntyre is easy to spot in her pointy glasses and hats. Her books include the comic Vern and Lettuce, four books with Philip Reeve, including Pugs of the Frozen North and Jinks & O'Hare Funfair Repair, and her picture books include There's a Shark in the Bath and Dinosaur Police. She loves creating books and comics with friends and getting inspired by batting around ideas and drawings with them.
Sarah is immensely proud of Britain's amazing illustrators and how well their pictures tell stories. In 2015, she set up the #PicturesMeanBusiness campaign, calling for people to credit illustrators for their work.
Sarah was our Writer in Residence from February to August 2017.
You can follow Sarah on Twitter @jabberworks.
Authored Books
Vern and Lettuce
Author: Sarah McIntyre
Publisher: David Fickling Books
A collection of humorous comic-strip stories that follow best friends Lettuce the rabbit and Vern the sheep as they meet a range of equally likeable characters.
Dinosaur Firefighters
Author: Sarah McIntyre
Publisher: Scholastic
Dipsy the dinosaur is so excited when she passes her interview to become a firefighter. Another delightful romp from Sarah McIntyre sees the loveable Dipsy fulfil her potential in a story about finding what makes you, you.
The Legend of Kevin
Author: Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Max longs for adventure in his life – then one day, a flying pony called Kevin crashes into his flat, blown in by a magical storm. Mayhem, friendship and a brilliant cast of characters combine in this fabulously funny tale.
When Titus Took the Train
Author: Anne Cottringer Illustrator: Sarah McIntyre
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Titus is taking the train, when he comes across bandits, dinosaur attacks and an enormous boulder. Luckily, he is just the hero his fellow passengers need - even if all of these exciting things happen in the confines of his sketchbook!
Grumpycorn
Author: Sarah McIntyre
Publisher: Scholastic Children’s Books
This entertaining picture book about friendship, collaboration and determination is a delight to share with young children. Vibrant illustrations, which are full of humorous detail, burst from every page to bring the funny, warm-hearted tale to life.
Jampires
Author: Sarah McIntyre and David O'Connell
Publisher: David Fickling Books
Probably (and sadly) the only vampire/jam mash-up in existence, this is a delightful rhyming picture book with cute little jampires that children will adore.
Dinosaur Police
Author: Sarah McIntyre
Publisher: Scholastic
Unashamedly silly and wonderfully mad, this will delight little dinosaur fans.
There’s a Shark in the Bath
Author: Sarah McIntyre
Publisher: Scholastic
One morning, Dulcie notices that dad hasn't let the water out of the bath tub. But, hang on - what's that, swimming around in the water? A SHARK FIN? This signature silly and stylish tale from Sarah McIntyre gives plenty of ideas for bathtime fun.
The New Neighbours
Author: Sarah McIntyre
Publisher: David Fickling Books
Sarah McIntyre returns to Pickle Rye, the setting for her comic Vern and Lettuce, in this clever book about tolerance and not believing gossip. Readers will love her customary attention to detail, as well as the message about being a good neighbour.