Quentin Blake

Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore! And you'll never guess what's in them. Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them!

Mister Magnolia has many things including animals, a scooter, two sisters, an old trumpet and a swimming pool. But, he only has one boot. One day a parcel arrives containing a most glamorous boot to truly make his day!

Poor Gertrude thinks she'll never have any love or laughter in life again when she finds out her husband's naval ship has sunk. But her life is changed when she finds George, the dancing frog.

'A is for apples, some green and some red. B is for breakfast, we're having in bed'. With a simple rhyming text and illustrations from Quentin Blake, this ABC is for young children just getting to grips with the alphabet. Originally published: London: Jonathan Cape, 1989

Jack and Nancy love to hear the sailors tell of adventures far away. But one day, they are walking on the cliffs and it starts to rain, so Jack puts up his umbrella. But the wind picks up and WHOOOOSH they are blown away to an exotic island! They explore for a bit, and even meet a parrot, but there is no sign of any ships to get them home.

One morning, after a night of gales in the woods, Angela Bowling discovers a small helpless bird who has fallen from his nest. Determined to help, she bears him home, to wrap him in the softest blankets and feed him the finest food. But Augustus is growing up and one night the storms rage again.