Steve Smallman
Steve Smallman has taken up writing his own stories after illustrating children's books for over 30 years. He also teaches illustration and mural-painting workshops in schools. When he's not working, Steve enjoys films, television, gardening and walking in the countryside.
Books
Batmouse
Author: Steve Smallman
Publisher: QED Publishing
Interest age: 3-5
An endearing story about an imaginative mouse with identity problems!
Don't Wake the Bear, Hare!
Author: Steve Smallman Illustrator: Caroline Pedler
Publisher: Little Tiger Press
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+
It's the day of the spring party, but all the woodland animals are nervous when they see a big brown bear sleeping in the old hollow tree
Give Us a Smile, Cinderella
Author: Steve Smallman
Illustrator: Marcin Piwowarski
Publisher: QED Publishing
Interest age: 4+
Reading age: 6+
A comical re-telling of a children's classic with a powerful message about brushing your teeth.
Poo in the Zoo
Author: Steve Smallman Illustrator: Ada Grey
Publisher: Little Tiger Press
Interest age: 3-7
Reading age: 6+
Zoo keeper Bob McGew calls in poo expert Hector Glopp when an iguana poops a big lime green poo.
The Eyebrows of Doom
Author: Steve Smallman Illustrator: Miguel Ordonez
Publisher: Little Tiger
Interest age: 4-5
Reading age: 4+
Dave the bear is innocently sweeping up when th eyebrows of doom latch onto his face and take control. The eyebrows declare their intension to rule the world and proceed to jump from animal to animal in pursuit of their goal.
The Not-So-Perfect-Penguin
Author: Steve Smallman
Publisher: QED
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 6+
Big, lively illustrations and a simple message make this book ideal for classroom circle times. Points for discussion are included at the back.