Tony Ross

Born in 1939 in Wandsworth, South London, Tony never though about a career in art, but says he fell into it after his dream of being a cowboy disintegrated when a letter he wrote to John Wayne was never replied to.

After Liverpool College of Art, Tony became an art director at an Advertising Agency but after a particularly bad day in the office he gave up his job to go into teaching at Manchester Polytechnic.

His first book was published in 1976. As well as his own books he has illustrated books for authors such as Roald Dahl, Paula Danziger and Michael Palin. His series of books written with Jeanne Willis featuring the extra terrestrial teacher, Dr Xargle, has established a huge following of fans. 

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Featured Books, with extracts by Tony Ross

The Three Sillies
Tony Ross
Silliness of all kinds is wittily celebrated in this delightful picture book. Sensible and handsome George is surprised by the silliness of Jess, the girl he falls in love with. In fact, he is so surprised that he decides he...
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/11/2011
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My Favourite Fairy Tales
Tony Ross
The seven stories in this collection are robustly and entertainingly re-told by popular illustrator Tony Ross who adds richly to the joy of the tales through his hallmark illustrations. Some such as Rumpelstiltskin, Beauty and the Beast and The Musicians...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2011
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I Want to Do it by Myself!
Tony Ross
The Little Princess is going camping. Everyone offers to help her, but she won't hear of it. 'I want to do it by myself!' she insists. And so, she sets off all by herself to find a beautiful place to...
Featured in: 3+ readers | Baby and Toddler
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/05/2011
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I Want a Party!
Tony Ross
Everybody’s favourite Little Princess is back for an entertaining new adventure. Bored by her life she longs to throw a party. Luckily the staff at the palace are willing to help her and soon the games, the food, the party...
Featured in: 3+ readers | Baby and Toddler
Format: Hardback - Released: 05/05/2011
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A Little Princess Treasury
Tony Ross
A sumptous collection of puzzles - mazes. spot the differences etc - and fourteen of the most popular Little Princess classic stories, including I want my Dummy!, I want my mum!, I want a Friend! and I want my Tooth! ...
Featured in: 3+ readers | Baby and Toddler
Format: Hardback - Released: 01/10/2010
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The Three Sillies
Tony Ross
Silliness of all kind is wittily celebrated in this delightful picture book. Sensible and handsome George is surprised by the silliness of Jess the girl he falls in love with. In fact, he is so surprised the he decides he...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Hardback - Released: 30/09/2010
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My Favourite Fairy Tales
Tony Ross
Best-selling illustrator Tony Ross brings zest to this original mixture of familiar favourites and less well-known stories. In all, he celebrates how the good triumph over the mean-spirited and how kindness outshines trickery while through his entertaining illustrations he adds...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 02/09/2010
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My First Nursery Stories (Book and CD)
Tony Ross
Best loved, classic nursery stories are vividly brought to life in Tony Ross’s humorous and vigorous illustrations and now together with a CD. Follow the charmingly agile goats as they trip-trott over the bridge having dispatched the hairy troll SPLASH...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers | Audio Books
Format: Mixed media product - Released: 02/09/2010
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My First Nursery Collection (Slipcase edition)
Tony Ross
My First Nursery Stories is a must-have selection of timeless classics, brought gloriously to life by Tony Ross. The collection includes favourites such as The Three Billy Goats Gruff , Henny-Penny , The Gingerbread Man , Three Little Pigs ,...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Hardback - Released: 01/10/2009
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My First Nursery Stories
Tony Ross
Best loved, classic nursery stories are vividly brought to life in Tony Ross’s humorous and vigorous illustrations. Follow the charmingly agile goats as they trip-trott over the bridge having dispatched the hairy troll SPLASH into the...
Featured in: 3+ readers | Audio Books
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/09/2009
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My Favourite Nursery Rhymes (book and audio CD)
Tony Ross
An essential collection of favourite rhymes that every baby should be given at birth. There are 49 classic rhymes, including There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, Pat-a-Cake, Pat-a-Cake and Incy Wincy Spider and each is brilliantly...
Featured in: 3+ readers | Baby and Toddler
Format: Mixed Media Product - Released: 03/09/2009
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My First Nursery Stories (audio CD)
Tony Ross
Best loved, classic nursery stories are vividly brought to life in this humorous audio CD edition. Follow the charmingly agile goats as they trip-trott over the bridge having dispatched the hairy troll SPLASH into the river with a well-aimed...
Featured in: 3+ readers | Audio Books
Format: Cd-audio - Released: 23/07/2009
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I Want To Go Home!
Tony Ross
Castle-moving traumas are just as bad for the Little Princess as all other children. When the Queen says that the family needs a bigger home in a new castle, the Little Princess is not pleased. Even after they have moved,...
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 02/04/2009
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My First Nursery Stories
Tony Ross
  Best loved, classic nursery stories are vividly brought to life in Tony Ross’s humorous and vigorous illustrations. Follow the charmingly agile goats as they trip-trott over the bridge having dispatched the hairy troll SPLASH into the...
Featured in: 3+ readers | Audio Books
Format: Hardback - Released: 09/10/2008
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I Want A Cat
Tony Ross
Jessy uses every trick she knows to make sure her parents give her the pet she wants…Delightfully wicked humour with a great twist at the end.
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/07/2007
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I Want My New Shoes!
Tony Ross
Tony Ross is one of the finest illustrators in the UK and his work is seen way beyond the world of children’s books.  His Little Princess is a hugely memorable character that little girls completely adore.  She’s feisty, determined, quite...
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/04/2007
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Can I Keep It?
Tony Ross
Full of humour, excitement and surprise, this is a must for any young girl.  Tony Ross has excelled once again.  Don’t forget to watch for the Little Princess elsewhere too as she’s now made it to the TV screen.
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/04/2007
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I Want A Friend
Tony Ross
Finding new friends and starting school isn’t always easy and when the Little Princess’s first attempt at making friends doesn’t work she’s feels all alone but luckily she doesn’t give up and soon finds she has lots of friends.  This...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/02/2007
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I Want To Be
Tony Ross
Bright and attractive, with simple text accessible to those from around 18 months plus. Girls particularly like the feisty and sometimes rather precocious princess and identify with her easily.  A great book for toddlers as they’re growing up.
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/02/2007
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I Want To Go Home!
Tony Ross
Moving house is a trauma for everyone at anytime but Tony Ross makes it all so much easier for everyone by using his feisty character The Little Princess in this funny and reassuring picture book that every toddler will love....
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Hardback - Released: 06/07/2006
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I Want My Present!
Tony Ross
A lovely lift-the-flap story about the best-selling, feisty toddler, the Little Princess. This book makes a perfect present for Christmas or any time of year. Look out for the Little Princess on TV this autumn – she is starring in...
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Hardback - Released: 06/10/2005
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