Jess Stockham
Jess Stockham was born in 1957 in Luton and lived in a village in Hertfordshire until she was 17. She completed a foundation year at Watford Art College and then left full time education to move to Exeter and become a waitress. She then moved to West Yorkshire and started a leather goods business with her husband, Steve. She lived there for 18 years and had two sons, Matt and Ed.
In 1990 she started illustrating full-time for various popular women’s magazines and mother and baby publications. In 1995 she moved to West Wales with her family where she has lived and illustrated for the past 12 years.
Authored Books
Stone Soup
Author: Jess Stockham
Publisher: Child's Play
This beautiful picture book retells the traditional story, complete with ‘flip-up’ flaps which encourage prediction, involvement and discussion.
Having Fun!
Author: Jess Stockham
Publisher: Child's Play
A lift-the-flap book, with animals hidden behind pictures of happy toddlers, splashing like dolphins, playing like dogs and sliding like otters.
The Ding-Dong Bag
Author: Polly Peters Illustrator: Jess Stockham
Publisher: Child's Play
The fast-moving and rhythmic text make this great book perfect for reading aloud, and a subtle arm splint on one of the boys is typical of Child’s Play’s inclusive approach to books.
Making Friends!
Author: Jess Stockham
Publisher: Child's Play
This book is full of great animal pictures and lift-the-flap pages. It’s a friendly and colourful way to encourage children to enjoy sharing and have fun.