Hannah Shaw
Hannah Shaw was born into a large family of sprout munching vegetarians. As is oldest child, she spent her formative years trying to be good at everything; from roller-skating to gymnastics. Hannah soon realised there wasn't much chance of her becoming a gold medal winning gymnast, so she resigned herself to drawing pictures and writing stories!
By some mean feat Hannah found herself at the University of Brighton doing a degree in illustration. Soon an overwhelming obsession to make books took over her life. Inspired by her love of furry animals, Hannah wrote and illustrated her first picture book Evil Weasel. Hannah currently lives in a little cottage in the Cotswolds, with her husband Ben the blacksmith and her rescue dog Ren. Her over-active imagination fuels new ideas but unfortunately keeps her awake at night!
Books
I Don’t Believe It, Archie!
Author: Andrew Norris
Illustrator: Hannah Shaw
Publisher: David Fickling Books
Interest age: 11+
Reading age: 8+
Join Archie for a week of mayhem, full of convoluted and very funny situations that ensue
The Disgusting Sandwich
Author: Gareth Edwards
Illustrator: Hannah Shaw
Publisher: Alison Green Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+
When a boy brings his mouth-watering sandwich to the park, he’s not the only one who thinks it looks rather appetizing.
The Scruffs
Author: Hannah Shaw
Publisher: Scholastic
Interest age: 6-11
Reading age: 8+
A funny, heartwarming story about a pampered puss who discovers friendship and fun for the first time - and gets covered in gerbil shavings, ice cream and rotten vegetables into the bargain at the seriously smelly Perfect Pet Shop.
The Scruffs: Showtime!
Author: Hannah Shaw
Publisher: Scholastic
Interest age: 4-9
Reading age: 6+
Scruffy Mr Straw is in serious trouble. If he can’t pay off his loan, the Perfect Pet Shop will be sold. An appealing animal adventure, starring the scruffiest dog imaginable and his band of loyal friends.
The Snake who Came to Stay
Author: Julia Donaldson
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Polly’s holiday home for pets is much in demand. There are guinea pigs, a noisy mynah bird - and now Doris the snake.
The World-Famous Cheese Shop Break-in
Author: Sean Taylor Illustrator: Hannah Shaw
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Interest age: 4-6
Reading age: 6+
When Daddypops and his two baby rats discover a cheese shop even stinkier than ancient socks, there is only one thing for it…they have to break in! A comical story, with hilarious illustrations, that's perfect for reading out loud.