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Tony Ross
Tony Ross was born in London in 1938. He trained at the Liverpool School of Art and has worked as a cartoonist, a graphic designer, as the Art Director of an advertising agency, and as Senior Lecturer in Art at Manchester Polytechnic.
He has illustrated books for many authors, including Roald Dahl, Paula Danziger and Michael Palin, but he also writes and illustrates his own books. His first title was Goldilocks and the Three Bears (1976), since when he has produced a whole series of reworked and updated fairy tales. His series of books about extra-terrestrial teacher Dr Xargle, written with Jeanne Willis, have become extremely popular, as has his much-loved Towser series.
Some of his books have been animated on television and there are several videos featuring his work.
Tony Ross lives in Cheshire. (picture Andersen Press)
Featured Books, with extracts illustrated by Tony Ross
Francesca Simon
Packed with freaky facts and random trivia, this is the perfect guide to everything you ever wanted to know (and lots of things you might never have wanted to know) about the world of sport - Horrid Henry style!
Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
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Francesca Simon
Horrid Henry is MAD about dinosaurs – although not always for very good reasons! Enjoy sharing his enthusiasm for the Tyranosaurus Rex or Velociraptor and the rest. Stuffed full of facts, this is a must have for all Horrid Henry...
Format: Paperback - Released: 10/11/2011
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Francesca Simon
Horrid Henry is looking forward to the school play. He’s sure he will star in it. But, when he discovers that Miss Battle-Axe has only given him a part with one line to say, he has to take desperate measures....
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/11/2011
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Francesca Simon
Best-selling Horrid Henry has never been one to conform so it is not a surprise that his A-Z is full of typically entertaining and unusual entries. Starting with Abominable Snowman and ending with Zombie Vampires it acts as a guide...
Format: Hardback - Released: 03/11/2011
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Francesca Simon
Following in the footsteps of previous gift books (HH'S DREADFUL DEEDS, HH'S HOUSE OF HORRORS, HH RULES THE WORLD, HH'S EVIL ENEMIES, HH'S WICKED WAYS, HH'S BIG BAD BOOK), let Henry lead you through his year in this hilarious compilation...
Format: Paperback - Released: 13/10/2011
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Francesca Simon
Who better to go trick or treating with than the wicked but brilliant Henry? Henry can't wait to go out but then he discovers his brother perfect Peter, dressed as a fluffy pink bunny is coming too. This title is one...
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/10/2011
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Francesca Simon
For the cover alone, this is a must-have! Bad boy Horrid Henry is back as the star in four new exciting stories in which, as ever, he torments his brother Perfect Pete and drives his misguided parents to the brink…How...
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2011
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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...
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2011
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Jeanne Willis
Twenty six fabulously funny modern cautionary tales are wittily illustrated by Tony Ross in this vivid and entertaining collection. The sticky ends of the title bring delightful surprises to verses about the truly disgusting nature of school dinners, the fate...
Format: Hardback - Released: 01/09/2011
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Jan Mark
Fabulous twist on the Robin Hood story from Carnegie Medal winner Jan Mark. Robin Hood's not content with being No. 1 Most Wanted man in Sherwood. So he decides to become a fisherman! But soon realises it won't be as...
Format: Paperback - Released: 08/07/2011
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Jeanne Willis
In this laugh-out-loud funny book, Dr Xargle is instructing his class of small fellow aliens on the nature and habits of the earth creatures known to us as cats. It's brilliant with parents and children enjoying it in equal measure.
Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2011
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Francesca Simon
As with every Horrid Henry title there's action and adventure on every page and here Moody Margaret, temporarily at least gets the upper hand but as with everything involving horrid Henry the result is full of wickedness and brilliance.
Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2011
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Francesca Simon
Everybody’s favourite bad boy, Henry is back with vengeance in this bumper volume of three of the funniest and best-loved books. Here Henry tangles with the Abominable Snowman, gets involved with bank robbery and sets about waking the dead…As ever,...
Format: Paperback - Released: 02/06/2011
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Francesca Simon
Utterly wicked and totally brilliant. Henry will do anything to stop this car journey - he wants to be at Ralph's birthday party instead! More hilarious Henry escapades - especially for younger readers. There are lots of Early Reader titles to...
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/05/2011
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Francesca Simon
How Horrid Henry is almost tricked into reading not just one but many books is a great story with a surprising twist at the end. Henry’s attitude to books may well be shared by many emerging readers who will revel...
Format: Paperback - Released: 15/02/2011
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Francesca Simon
Great gags from everyone’s favourite bad boy. Horrid Henry invited his gang – loyal readers – to send in their best jokes. The result is a suitably hilarious collection perfect for all Henry’s fans and definitely NOT for their parents.
Format: Paperback - Released: 15/02/2011
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Francesca Simon
A Lovereading4kids 'Great Read' you may have missed 2011 selection. Horrid Henry fans will delight in their favourite bad boy’s book of disgusting facts. The way Horrid Henry looks at things, much about the body is pretty disgusting so, from ear...
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/02/2011
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Jeanne Willis
A prize winning title, this introduces Susan who loves to swing, dance, swim, ride do all the things other children do. In fact, she’s no different from any other little girl except that, as the final spread shows, she gets...
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/02/2011
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Francesca Simon
Great story coupled with Tony Ross' trademark illustrations in full colour on every page make this the perfect book to get both boys and girls enjoying the reading experience both on their own and with a member of the family. ...
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/01/2011
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Francesca Simon
How Horrid Henry rampages through Christmas may strike a painful chord with many adults! Horrid Henry has strong views about Christmas with which most young readers will entirely agree… “Christmas! Presents! Presents! Presents! Chocolate! Presents!” reads his list of what...
Format: Paperback - Released: 04/11/2010
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Jeanne Willis
An hilarious hairy adventure at the time of the woolly mammoth. Can the very thin, very hungry caveman ever get the fat mammoth and turn him into a delicious – and filling – pie? Mammoth Pie is hard to get...
Format: Paperback - Released: 28/10/2010
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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...
Format: Hardback - Released: 02/09/2010
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Francesca Simon
Brand-new Early Reader edition of Francesca Simon's Spider School with new full-colour illustrations from Tony Ross. It's a funny and original story from the Horrid Henry team. There are lots of Early Reader titles to choose from that are great for...
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/08/2010
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Francesca Simon
A perfect holiday pack for kids of 5+ includes a copy of Horrid Henry, the very first book and featuring Henry and his brother perfect Pete. There’s also a terrific Puzzle Book that’s packed with brilliant puzzles – mazes, word...
Format: Paperback - Released: 27/05/2010
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Francesca Simon
Bumper pack, including Horrid Henry and the Football Fiend, as well as the Horrid Henry Joke Book and a pack of World Cup Snap cards featuring the flags of all the competing countries. Laugh along with Henry as he tries...
Format: Paperback - Released: 29/04/2010
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Francesca Simon
Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Best Book of the Decade. A Richard and Judy Children's Book Club selection 2011 - Reading Together category A new collection of stories about Horrid Henry and his little brother, Perfect Pete. Henry is as determined...
Format: Paperback - Released: 29/04/2010
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Francesca Simon
Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Best Book of the Decade. A Richard and Judy Children's Book Club selection 2011. A brilliant story with football as the backdrop to the story about Horrid Henry, his little brother, Perfect Pete and of course not...
Format: Paperback - Released: 29/04/2010
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Jeanne Willis
Nominated for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2010. A wonderfully funny and touching story of friendship from the comic wordsmith Jeanne Willis and brilliantly brought to life with wacky and laugh-out-loud illustrations from Tony Ross.
Format: Hardback - Released: 29/04/2010
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Jeanne Willis
This is a magical picture book from what you could call the dream team of Jeanne Willis (who writes the words) and Tony Ross (who creates the illustrations). Caterpillar Dreams celebrates the life of two curly caterpillars who dream of...
Format: Hardback - Released: 04/03/2010
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Tony Ross
Do fairies really exist? Bessie doesn't think so. But then she meets the mysterious Mrs Leaf and so begins a life-long friendship. As time passes Bessie starts to wonder if she might have been wrong about fairies, after all...
Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
Francesca Simon
What is the world's most popular sport? Did the Romans really do athletics in the nude? Packed with freaky facts and random trivia, this is the essential guide to everything you ever wanted to know about the world of sport...
Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
Francesca Simon
On a boring rainy day at home, Horrid Henry starts to write his will, but soon realises he prefers getting stuff to giving it away!
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/01/2012
Francesca Simon
Weird and wonderful, hilarious and horrid, welcome to Horrid Henry's non-fiction guide to everything you ever wanted to know about DINOSAURS.
Format: Paperback - Released: 10/11/2011
Francesca Simon
Horrid Henry makes his role in the school Christmas Play much BIGGER!
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/11/2011
Tony Ross
Once upon a time, George, a handsome but sensible boy, falls in love with Jess, a pretty but silly girl. After meeting Jess' silly family, George wonders if marrying her is a sensible thing to do after all...
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/11/2011
Jonny Zucker
Welcome to the exchange scheme with a difference: between kids and monsters!
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/11/2011
Francesca Simon
Let Horrid Henry guide you through the year in this hilarious new compilation gift book.
Format: Paperback - Released: 13/10/2011
Francesca Simon
Henry can't wait to go trick or treating on Halloween, but surely Mum doesn't expect him to go out with Peter dressed as a fluffy pink bunny?
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/10/2011
Karen Wallace
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/10/2011
Francesca Simon
The twentieth storybook in this multi-million-copy-selling series, containing four brand new Horrid Henry stories.
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2011
Tony Ross
A collection of classic fairy tales that is suitable for reading aloud to young children. It consists of seven easy-to-read stories with intergrated full colour illustrations on every page and large type: Beauty and the Beast , Fairy Gifts ,...
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2011
Jan Mark
Fabulous twist on the Robin Hood story from Carnegie Medal winner Jan Mark.
Format: Paperback - Released: 08/07/2011
Francesca Simon
Forced to play schools at Moody Margaret's house, Henry is determined to find a way to get sent home. But how?
Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2011
Lynne Reid Banks
The stellar partnership who brought you Harry the Poisonous Centipede are back together. This is the funny story of a very naughty cat, from bestselling author Lynne Reid Banks and award winning illustrator Tony Ross
Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2011
Jonny Zucker
Nine-year-old Robbie Percival has been selected to participate in an unusual exchange scheme: Monster Swap ...
Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2011
Jeanne Willis
Dr Xargle is instructing his class of small fellow aliens on the nature and habits of the earth creatures known to us as cats.
Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2011
Karen Wallace
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/07/2011
Jeanne Willis
The Nanny Goat wants kids more than anything in the world. When she can't have any of her own, she adopts one instead, but he's different to the others. One by one, the other kids start to go missing, and...
Format: Paperback - Released: 02/06/2011
Francesca Simon
Bumper collection of three totally brilliant Horrid Henry books - including HORRID HENRY AND THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN, HORRID HENRY ROBS THE BANK and HORRID HENRY WAKES THE DEAD.
Format: Paperback - Released: 02/06/2011
Francesca Simon
Watch out, Mum, Dad and Peter - Henry will do anything to stop this car journey!
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/05/2011
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...
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/05/2011
Jeanne Willis
A funny book with a particularly wry look at the way we bring up babies: look out for the 'egg-mangle' - will you ever want to eat egg again?
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/05/2011
Francesca Simon
A reading competition to win tickets to a theme park? Wow! But how is Henry going to read all those books?
Format: Paperback - Released: 15/02/2011
Francesca Simon
With jokes sent in by Horrid Henry fans everywhere, this is the Purple Hand Gang's most totally brilliant, fiendishly funny, utterly wicked joke book yet.
Format: Paperback - Released: 15/02/2011
Jeanne Willis
Susan laughs, she sings, she flies, she swings. She's good, she's bad, she's happy and she's sad. In fact, Susan is just like everybody else, even though she is in a wheelchair.
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/02/2011
Francesca Simon
Weird and wonderful, hilarious and horrid, welcome to Horrid Henry's non-fiction guide to everything you ever wanted to know about BODIES.
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/02/2011
Francesca Simon
Horrid Henry hates writing thank you letters. Why should he waste his precious time thanking people for terrible presents? Then he has a wonderful idea ...
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/01/2011
Francesca Simon
Everything you need to know about how to survive Christmas - Horrid Henry-style!
Format: Paperback - Released: 04/11/2010
Francesca Simon
Includes HORRID HENRY AND THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN and HORRID HENRY'S CHRISTMAS CRACKER.
Format: Paperback - Released: 07/10/2010
Tony Ross
Nellie has a pretty nose. It is so pretty that she is given a part in the Christmas play. But then, Nellie picks her nose and learns why grown-ups always tell you not to!
Format: Paperback - Released: 30/09/2010
Francesca Simon
The next storybook in this hugely successful series, comprising four brand new stories about Horrid Henry and his infamous escapades.
Format: Paperback - Released: 02/09/2010
Tony Bradman
Ten classic adventure stories from a bestselling author and artist team.
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/08/2010
Tony Ross
The Little Princess doesn't want to go to hospital, and does everything she can to avoid it. But when she is finally forced to go, she finds that she really rather likes it. Back home again, she decides she wants...
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/08/2010
Michael Lawrence
Everyone's heard of Jack and the Beanstalk or Jack the Giant Killer but do you know Jackwitch or Tall-Tale Jack? Meet a new cast of Jacks in their very own humorous fairy tales by the author of the Jiggy McCue...
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/08/2010
Michael Lawrence
Everyone's heard of Jack and the Beanstalk or Jack the Giant Killer but do you know Jackwitch or Tall-Tale Jack? Meet a new cast of Jacks in their very own humorous fairy tales by the author of the Jiggy McCue...
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/08/2010
Francesca Simon
A new edition of this much-loved Horrid Henry story, with new colour pictures and short, accessible chapters - ideal for newly confident readers.
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/08/2010
Lynne Reid Banks
Reissue into the First Modern Classic livery of this delightfully squirmy story starring Harry the Poisonous Centipede in a scary world of flying swoopers, furry biters and the dreaded Hoo-Mins! With wonderful humour and brilliant illustrations by award-winning artist Tony...
Format: Paperback - Released: 08/07/2010
Jeanne Willis
The Young Pups don't want to visit Grandpa - he is so boring, and only ever wants to talk about the olden days. They don't believe Grandpa was ever young or fun, so Grandpa sets out to prove them wrong,...
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/06/2010
Tony Ross
Jezebel was perfect in every way. She was so perfect, she was called Super Dooper Jezebel. But she's so busy telling the other children not to run, she doesn't realize what they are running away from - and the crocodile,...
Format: Paperback - Released: 27/05/2010
Francesca Simon
The perfect holiday treat for all Horrid Henry fans: HORRID HENRY and HORRID HENRY'S SUMMER PUZZLE BOOK plus a free gift.
Format: Paperback - Released: 27/05/2010
Barbara Mitchell
Damian Drooth, ace detective, stumbles on a new case at the local football ground. Someone is selling forged tickets and it's up to our hero to find the culprit. After several false starts, the only evidence is a photo taken...
Format: Paperback - Released: 27/05/2010
Francesca Simon
A wicked book of stories with special appeal for football fans including brand new material; Horrid Henry's top tips on winning the beautiful game.
Format: Paperback - Released: 29/04/2010
Francesca Simon
A new edition of this much-loved Horrid Henry story, with new colour pictures and short, accessible chapters - ideal for newly confident readers.
Format: Paperback - Released: 29/04/2010
Francesca Simon
New edition of Horrid Henry's Football Kit published in time for the 2010 World Cup, with free card game and football quiz.
Format: Paperback - Released: 29/04/2010
Michael Lawrence, Tony Ross
Everyone's heard of Jack and the Beanstalk or Jack the Giant Killer but do you know Jackwitch or Tall-Tale Jack? Meet a new cast of Jacks in their very own humorous fairy tales by the author of the Jiggy McCue...
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/04/2010
Michael Lawrence
Everyone's heard of Jack and the Beanstalk or Jack the Giant Killer but do you know Jackwitch or Tall-Tale Jack? Meet a new cast of Jacks in their very own humorous fairy tales by the author of the Jiggy McCue...
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/04/2010
William Shakespeare, Andrew Matthews
This charming series gives young readers the chance to discover the magic of Shakespeare for themselves.
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/04/2010
William Shakespeare, Andrew Matthews
This charming series gives young readers the chance to discover the magic of Shakespeare for themselves.
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/04/2010
Francesca Simon
Laugh your way through the year with Horrid Henry!
Format: Paperback - Released: 25/03/2010
William Shakespeare, Andrew Matthews
This charming series gives young readers the chance to discover the magic of Shakespeare for themselves.
Format: Paperback - Released: 04/03/2010
William Shakespeare, Andrew Matthews
This charming series gives young readers the chance to discover the magic of Shakespeare for themselves.
Format: Paperback - Released: 04/03/2010
Tony Ross
When she is told that her parents are expecting a new addition to the family, the Little Princess announces that she does not want a brother - they are smelly and rough, and they have all the wrong toys. But...
Format: Paperback - Released: 04/02/2010
Francesca Simon
A new edition of this much-loved Horrid Henry story, with new colour pictures and short, accessible chapters - ideal for newly confident readers.
Format: Paperback - Released: 07/01/2010
Francesca Simon
A new edition of one of Horrid Henry's fans' best-loved stories, with new colour pictures and short, accessible chapters - ideal for newly confident readers.
Format: Paperback - Released: 12/11/2009
Francesca Simon
A new edition of this much-loved Horrid Henry story, with new colour pictures and short, accessible chapters - ideal for newly confident readers.
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/11/2009
Francesca Simon
Horrid Henry takes on arch-rival Moody Margaret in this hilarious book filled with dastardly dares and terrible tricks.
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/10/2009
Francesca Simon
Moody Margaret finally gets her own back on arch-enemy Horrid Henry in this hilarious book filled with dastardly dares and terrible tricks.
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/10/2009
Francesca Simon
Four brand new stories about our favourite mischievous boy.
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/10/2009
Tony Ross
Suitable for young children, this book includes such stories as The Three Billy Goats Gruff , Henny-Penny , The Gingerbread Man , Three Little Pigs , The Enormous Turnip , Little Red Riding Hood , Jack and the Beanstalk and...
Format: Paperback - Released: 17/09/2009
Terence Blacker
Podge is learning an instrument but he's terrible. Then he meets a street singer playing the ukelele: it's Ms Wiz of course! And in joining her band, he finds himself in a TV talent competition.
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/08/2009
Barbara Mitchell
The new girl at school has long blonde hair, so naturally Damian is fascinated when she says that her grandparents' house is haunted. As the local specialist detective, he agrees to spend a night in their bedroom, to see the...
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/08/2009
Tony Ross
Naughty Nigel pretends to be deaf so that he can play tricks on his parents. When told to get his hat he settles down to paint the cat and when asked to wash the dishes he does the fishes instead....
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/08/2009
Adrian Mitchell, Tony Ross
Reissue of a classic collection of poems by esteemed poet, the late Adrian Mitchell
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/08/2009































































































































