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Sean Taylor

Sean Taylor is a British author of children's books. He grew up in Surrey, England, and taught in Zimbabwe before studying at Cambridge. He currently divides his time between the United Kingdom and Brazil, where his wife is from.

His books include the novel for teenagers, A Waste of Good Paper, a collection of folktales from the Amazon called The Great Snake, the Purple Class series, and picture books for young children including Boing!, Crocodiles are the Best Animals of All!, The World Champion of Staying Awake, The Grizzly Bear with the Frizzly Hair, Huck Runs Amuck!, Who Ate Auntie Iris?, The Ring Went Zing!, Tickling Tigers, and Goal!.

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  • A Brave Bear

    A Brave Bear

    Author: Sean Taylor Illustrator: Emily Hughes
    Publisher: Walker Books
    Interest age: 3-5

    A book for families, for dads and for illustration fans, this is in the same territory as the phenomenally successful Guess How Much I Love You, but with a subtler sentimentality that might appeal to a new generation of parents.

  • Hoot Owl: master of disguise

    Hoot Owl: master of disguise

    Author: Sean Taylor Illustrator: Jean Jullien
    Publisher: Walker Books
    Interest age: 3-6
    Reading age: 6+

    Hoot Owl wears a selection of ingenious disguises when hunting for food, but his prey always manages to escape. Vibrant illustrations and repetitive text combine to create a comical tale of perseverance. Very silly and the illustrations are great!

  • I Am Actually a Penguin

    I am Actually a Penguin

    Author: Sean Taylor Illustrator: Kasia Matyjaszek
    Publisher: Templar Publishing
    Interest age: 0-5

    The little girl in this story LOVES dressing up and pretending to be something new – and, last week, she got a penguin costume. A funny and vibrant story that rings true for any child who loves to immerse themselves in play. 

  • The World-Famous Cheese Shop Break-in

    The World-Famous Cheese Shop Break-in

    Author: Sean Taylor Illustrator: Hannah Shaw
    Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
    Interest age: 4+
    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.

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