John Yeoman
John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French Lycée 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
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
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
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
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
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.