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+
Reading age: 6+
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 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.