Chris Mould
Chris is an award-winning illustrator who went to art school at 16. A sublime draftsman with a penchant for the gothic, he has illustrated the gamut from picture books and young fiction, to theatre posters and satirical cartoons for national newspapers. His stunning reimagining of Ted Hughes’ The Iron Man was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, was a Waterstones’ selection of best books of 2019 and shortlisted by Foyles’ for Book of the Year 2019.
He lives in Yorkshire with his wife, has two grown-up daughters, and when he’s not drawing and writing, you’ll find him… actually, he’s never not drawing or writing.
Books
Dust 'n' Bones
Author: Chris Mould
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Interest age: 7+
Reading age: 7+
Mould has adapted five classic short ghost stories and added five of his own invention in a similar vein.
Pirates 'n' Pistols: Ten Swashbuckling Pirate Tales
Author: Chris Mould
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Interest age: 7+
Reading age: 8+
Narrated with verve and an ear for the piratical, this collection will appeal to the bloodthirsty buccaneer in would-be pirates from the age of 8 and up.
Spangles McNasty and the Fish of Gold
Author: Steve Webb Illustrator: Chris Mould
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 7-9
Reading age: 7-9
Both ludicrous and funny, join Freddie on the greediest, goldest and fishiest escapade of the summer. And remember, where there's fish, there's always chips!
The Iron Man
Author: Ted Hughes Illustrator: Chris Mould
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Interest age: 8-11
Reading age: 8+
Whether you’re already a fan of this classic children’s story or a new reader, this wonderful version is a real treat. Chris Mould’s mechanical Iron Man has a great deal of personality and this luxury hardback would be a delight to share at home or at school.
Wolfman
Author: Michael Rosen
Illustrator: Chris Mould
Publisher: Red Squirrel Books
Interest age: 4+
Reading age: 6+
Wolf Man has escaped from his cage and is wrecking the town. All of the people in the town are scared and are rushing to hide indoors. The dyslexia-friendly features make this book highly accessible.