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John Yeoman

John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French LycĂ©e in London. His collaboration with Quentin Blake began in 1960, and has resulted in a long list of successful children's books of which a number of well-loved titles. 

Books

  • All The Year Round

    All The Year Round

    Author: John Yeoman and Quentin Blake
    Publisher: Andersen Press
    Interest age: 4-7
    Reading age: 5+

    With Quentin Blake's instantly recognisable illustrations, this picture book contains 12 funny poems by John Yeoman: one for each month of the year, with suggested activities. A lovely, funny book that captures the fizz and farce of close family life.

  • Mouse Trouble

    Mouse Trouble

    Author: John Yeoman Illustrator: Quentin Blake
    Publisher: Andersen Press
    Interest age: 4+
    Reading age: 6+

    A multitude of mice aggravate a grumpy old miller in whose mill they live, but the creatures are actually rather kindly souls. Then the miller buys a cat...

  • Rumbelow's Dance

    Rumbelow's Dance

    Author: John Yeoman Illustrator: Quentin Blake
    Publisher: Andersen Press
    Interest age: 3+
    Reading age: 6+

    Rumbelow is dancing on his way to his grandparents' house - and soon, everyone else is joining in to dance too.

  • Sixes and Sevens

    Sixes and Sevens

    Author: John Yeoman Illustrator: Quentin Blake
    Publisher: Andersen Press
    Interest age: 4+
    Reading age: 7+

    A comic counting book follows Barnaby and his raft on a ten-stop journey to Limber Lea. At each village Barnaby has to collect something and his mother advises him that if he has any difficulties, he should look in his big box.

  • The Fabulous Foskett Family Circus

    The Fabulous Foskett Family Circus

    Author: John Yeoman Illustrator: Quentin Blake
    Publisher: Andersen Press
    Interest age: 2+
    Reading age: 5+

    A simple rhyme introduces each exuberant personality from the Fabulous Foskett Family Circus.

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