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.

Books

Barking for Bagels

Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 6+
Reading age: 7+

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.

Bilal’s Brilliant Bee

Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 7-9
Reading age: 7-9

One night, just before Bilal's latest test at school, Bumble the brilliant bee appears. He can answer any question at all! Typical of Michael Rosen, this book is funny, sly and gloriously accompanied by Tony Ross' bold illustrations.

Dogbird and Other Mixed-Up Tales

Author: Paul Stewart Illustrator: Tony Ross
Publisher: Random House
Interest age: 6+
Reading age: 7+

Alice's new budgie won't talk, but when it does, its barking drives everyone mad. However, then they discover how useful a barking budgie can be.

Fly Chick Fly!

Author: Jeanne Willis Illustrator: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+

This touching tale about overcoming fear is a lovely and reassuring book to share with any child.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Anderson press
Interest age: 1+
Reading age: 5+

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.

Grill Pan Eddy

Author: Jeanne Willis Illustrator: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 8+

Grill Pan Eddy is a daring and very intelligent mouse who takes up residence in a box of porridge oats and flatly refuses to be caught despite the family's best efforts.

Helping Hercules

Author: Francesca Simon Illustrator: Tony Ross
Publisher: Hachette
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 6+

Seven Greek myths with a twist: the introduction of an extra character in the shape of a small, and somewhat stroppy, girl named Susan.

Horrid Henry

Author: Francesca Simon Illustrator: Tony Ross
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Interest age: 4+
Reading age: 6+

Stories about naughty characters have been told for centuries, and Horrid Henry is a modern-day rogue in the tradition of Dennis the Menace and Just William.

I Don't Want to Wash My Hands!

Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 5+

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.

I Want A Sister!

Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 2-5
Reading age: 5+

The Little Princess is pleased to hear about the new baby - but only if it's a sister.

I Want My Light on!

Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 5+

No way is the Little Princess turning her light out at bedtime - 'I'm not so much afraid of the DARK... I'm more afraid of ghosts'.

I Want to Win!

Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+

The Little Princess is used to getting her own way, which means that when she plays games at home she always wins. But at school, the rules are different.

Little Princess: I Want Snow

Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 3-6
Reading age: 5-7

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.

My Favourite Fairy Tales

Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 5-9
Reading age: 8+

Tony Ross retells seven fairy tales for a contemporary audience with wit and style.

Slug Needs a Hug

Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 3-7
Reading age: 5+

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.

Sticky Ends

Author: Jeanne Willis Illustrator: Tony Ross
Publisher: Anderson Press

Jeanne Willis brings you 19 delightfully disgusting cautionary tales, from mishaps on the toilet to adventures with bubble gum in this collection. Hear the fate of a variety of feckless children, from The Tale of Icy Clare who ran off in her underwear to Filthy Frankie who refused to use a hanky.

Like a modern day Struwwelpeter with a mix of Revolting Rhymes…

The Legend of Spud Murphy

Author: Eoin Colfer Illustrator: Tony Ross
Publisher: Penguin
Interest age: 7+
Reading age: 7+

Will and Marty are horrified when their parents decide to find them something educational to do during the holidays, condemning them to three afternoons a week at the library.

How will they cope when they meet the librarian, the legendary Spud Murphy, for the first time? And will she use the gas-powered spud gun she keeps under her desk? When Marty steps …