Mark Sperring
ark Sperring is the author of several highly-acclaimed picture books including the Sunflower Sword and Captain Buckleboots on the Naughty Step. He lives in Bristol where he also works as a bookseller.
Books
Dino-Mummy
Author: Mark Sperring
Illustrator: Sam Lloyd
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 5+
Dino-Mummy celebrates the multi-tasking super-dino who not only looks after two lively dino-babies and keeps their home in order, but also provides consistently delicious food and fun playtime.
Four Silly Skeletons
Author: Mark Sperring Illustrator: Sue Hendra
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books
Interest age: 3-6
Reading age: 6+
This bold rhyming picture book features four accident-prone skeletons. Children will giggle at their various mishaps, making this an ideal book to share with little ones at Halloween.
I Love You Dino-Daddy
Author: Mark Sperring Illustrator: Sam Lloyd
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Interest age: 2-5
Reading age: 5+
This celebration of all the fun that fathers have with their little ones is a lovely way to tell Dad just how much he's loved.
I'll Love You Always
Author: Mark Sperring
Illustrator: Alison Brown
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Interest age: 2-5
This is a perfect bedtime book about the everlasting bond of love between a little mouse and her mummy or daddy.
Max and the Won't Go to Bed Show
Author: Mark Sperring
Illustrator: Sarah Warburton
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Max the Magnificent (the world's youngest magician) is putting on his world-famous and death-defying show - putting off going to bed for as long as possible!
Never Take a Bear to School
Author: Mark Sperring Illustrator: Britta Teckentrup
Publisher: Orchard Books
Interest age: 4-6
Reading age: 5+
This stylish book - all about why it's very wise not to take your bear to school, no matter how afraid you are - will cheer even the most nervous of new pupils.
The Shape of My Heart
Author: Mark Sperring
Illustrator: Alys Patterson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Publishing
Interest age: 1+
Reading age: 5+
The world is filled with shapes to explore in this distinctive and stylish picture book