Tony Ross
Tony Ross was born in London in 1938. He went to art school in Liverpool and has since worked as a typographer for design and advertising agencies. His cartoons have appeared in Punch, Town, Time and Tide and the News of the World. His first book Hugo and the Wicked Winter was published in 1972. Tony has since written over 100 books and illustrated over 2000! Two of his creations, Towser and The Little Princess have been turned into TV series. Tony lives in Wales.
Authored Books
My Favourite Fairy Tales
Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
Tony Ross retells seven fairy tales for a contemporary audience with wit and style.
I Don't Want to Wash My Hands!
Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
The Little Princess has been playing in the garden where she has got dirty. Now she needs to wash her hands before she eats her cake - but she doesn't want to.
Little Princess: I Want Snow
Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
When the Queen sends a postcard from the South Pole, the Little Princess decides that she wants snow RIGHT NOW - but it's the middle of summer. A funny, charming addition to the Little Princess series.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Anderson press
This is a lovely re-telling of the classic Goldilocks and the Three Bears story, with sturdy board pages for little hands to turn. Tony Ross' beautiful illustrations are absolutely delightful and really bring the tale to life.
Slug Needs a Hug
Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
Poor little slug never gets a hug from his mummy and he's starting to feel a bit sad about it, so he goes and asks all the other animals what he should do to be more appealing. They have plenty of suggestions, but nothing looks quite right - fortunately, in the end, mummy makes it clear that she loves slug just the way he is.
Barking for Bagels
Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
A quirky canine adventure from master storyteller Michael Rosen, complemented by Tony Ross's trademark comical illustrations, this is a lovely early chapter book for 6-8 year olds, sure to amuse adults and children alike.
The Ghosts of Creakie Hall: Ace Ghosts
Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Catnip Publishing Ltd
Creakie Hall is falling down but there is no money in the bank so Aunt Gardenia Bogey-Mandeville needs to come up with a money-making scheme pretty quickly...
Don't Do That!
Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
Nellie had a pretty nose. It was so pretty that it won pretty nose competitions. It even won her a part in the Christmas play.
I Don't Want to Go to Bed
Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Harper Collins
Here is another hugely popular Little Princess story written with great humour and understanding of small children.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Anderson Press
This abridged version of the well-known fairy tale is beautifully illustrated by Tony Ross. The sturdy board format makes this a lovely, baby-friendly retelling of a classic.