Andy Seed
Andy Seed is a writer and humorist based in North Yorkshire. He is the author of over 20 books including the bestselling 'All Teachers' trilogy of memoirs for adults and a range of titles for children including The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff (Bloomsbury) - chosen by the Guardian as one of the best books of 2014 - and the acclaimed funny poetry collection Razzle Dazzle.
Andy is a regular visitor to schools and cares fervently about enthusing children to read for pleasure. He is also a popular speaker at events for adults, a cheese devotee and an overambitious table tennis player. Oh, and he writes jokes as well as books.
Books
Interview With A Shark and Other Ocean Giants Too
Author: Andy Seed Illustrator: Nick East
Publisher: Welbeck
Interest age: 7-11
Reading age: 8+
Intrepid wildlife reporter Andy Seed is back with another collection of interviews for which he has risked personal safety, and gotten seriously wet, while talking to the giants of the oceans.
National Trust: Ned the Nature Nut's Nutty Nature Facts and Jokes
Author: Andy Seed Illustrator: Sarah Horne
Publisher: Nosy Crow / The National Trust
Interest age: 7-9
Reading age: 7-9
What has 100 legs but no sense? A sillipede! What do clouds put on after a shower? Thunderwear! Ned the Nature Nut is our guide through this collection of wildlife facts, puns and jokes for young readers.
The Clue is in the Poo and Other Stuff Too
Author: Andy Seed Illustrator: Claire Almon
Publisher: Quarto Publishing
Interest age: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
Packed full of fascinating facts and flashes of humour, this non-fiction picture book encourages children to become wildlife detectives. Ideal for any animal enthusiast, this would also be a useful addition to the classroom for use on wildlife projects.
The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff
Author: Andy Seed
Illustrator: Scott Garrett
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Interest age: 7+
Reading age: 7+
Ever wanted to know what kind of animal an aye-aye is? Or how much gravy the boot of a Mini Cooper Convertible can hold? What about which country's residents dine on maggot cheese?
The Silly Book of Weird and Wacky Words
Author: Andy Seed Illustrator: Scott Garrett
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Interest age: 7+
Reading age: 7+
A thorough tour through the odd world of our mother tongue, there is much to love and learn in this funny book that should delight young readers - and have parents flicking through, too.