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Ian Whybrow

Ian Whybrow

Having spent much of his life teaching English and Drama, Ian started writing full time in 1989. He has written over a hundred books for children, including the best-selling Harry and The Bucketful of Dinosaurs series which won the Children's Book Award in 2000, and his stories have been translated into 25 languages. His books are known for their humour and child-friendliness and range from picture books to novels, short stories and poetry. 

Ian lives with his wife in Middlesex and has two children and four grandchildren. Apart from his family, his passions in no particular order are: The Herefordshire Marshes — where he retreats to write in an idyllic Victorian villa; digging; running; walking with friends; swimming; cycling (especially in France); the poet Stevie Smith; the theatre; books, films and hedgehogs.

Books

  • Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs

    Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs

    Author: Ian Whybrow Illustrator: Adrian Reynolds
    Publisher: Penguin
    Interest age: 3-8
    Reading age: 6+

    Harry discovers lots of dusty old dinosaurs when he helps Gran clear out the attic. Then one day his beloved dinosaurs get lost! Will Harry ever find again them?

  • Harry and the Dinosaurs go to School

    Harry and the Dinosaurs go to School

    Author: Ian Whybrow Illustrator: Adrian Reynolds
    Publisher: Penguin
    Interest age: 3+
    Reading age: 5+

    It's Harry's first day at school. He and his dinosaurs are very excited and perhaps a little bit nervous.

  • Harry and the Dinosaurs Have a Happy Birthday

    Harry and the Dinosaurs Have a Happy Birthday

    Author: Ian Whybrow Illustrator: Adrian Reynolds
    Publisher: Puffin
    Interest age: 3+
    Reading age: 6+

    In this title, farmer Oakley’s birthday provides the perfect excuse for a party to celebrate more than just his own old age.

  • Harry and the Dinosaurs: First Sleepover

    Harry and the Dinosaurs: First Sleepover

    Author: Ian Whybrow Illustrator: Adrian Reynolds
    Publisher: Puffin
    Interest age: 3+
    Reading age: 5+

    Mum and Nan are concerned about how Harry and his dinosaurs will handle a sleepover at Jack’s house – but their worries are unfounded.

  • Little Wolf's Diary of Daring Deeds

    Little Wolf's Diary of Daring Deeds

    Author: Ian Whybrow Illustrator: Tony Ross
    Publisher: Harper Collins
    Interest age: 6-11
    Reading age: 7+

    Little Wolf and cousin Yeller Wolf (self-appointed heads of their 'Adventure Academy') fall prey to criminal Mister Twister the Fox.

  • owain-yn-mynd-i-r-ysgol

    Owain yn mynd i'r Ysgol

    Author: Ian Whybrow Illustrator: Adrian Reynolds
    Publisher: Gwasg Gomer, Llandysul
    Interest age: 3+
    Reading age: 5+

    Stori i blant am ddechrau'r ysgol, yng nghyfres boblogaidd Owain a'r Deinosoriaid. Yn y gyfrol hon y mae Owain yn mynd i'r ysgol am y tro cyntaf. Er ei fod yn teimlo'n gyffrous, mae'n teimlo ychydig bach yn nerfus hefyd.

  • The Bedtime Bear

    The Bedtime Bear

    Author: Ian Whybrow Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
    Publisher: Pan Macmillan

    Join Bedtime Bear as he journeys to a variety of places on his way to bed, in this superb lift-the-flap book for young children. 

  • The Christmas Bear

    The Christmas Bear

    Author: Ian Whybrow Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
    Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books

    When Father Christmas sets off to deliver the presents, poor Bear is left behind in the workshop! How will he make it to Tom's house in time for Christmas morning? Lift the flaps to find out, as he chases Santa's sleigh through icy seas and snowy forests, all the way from the North Pole to Tom's cosy bedroom.

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