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Jane Ray

From stranded mermaids and flying camels to golden statues and dancing princesses, Jane Ray’s distinctive style has established her as a successful picture book artist, recognized in Britain, Europe and the U.S. Known mainly for her books for children, Jane has also designed greetings cards, posters and book jackets.

Jane has worked with many authors, including Michael Rosen, Berlie Doherty, Jeanette Winterson and Vikram Seth. Her work is published by Walker Books, Orchard Books, Bloomsbury, and Transworld, amongst others; she has illustrated several volumes for the Folio Society and a Garden of Eden for the Eden Project in Cornwall. She is also involved with the In the Picture project, which aims to promote the inclusion of disabled children in early years picture books and stories. Jane often gives workshops in schools and at festivals, as well as exhibiting work around the country. Jane has also produced a DVD (in conjunction with Children’s Authors TV) which shows her at work both in her studio and at a local
primary school.

Jane lives in North London with her husband (conductor David Temple) and their three children. She works in a studio at the end of the garden. She enjoys music, reading, gardening and the company of friends, family and her two cats.

Featured Books, with extracts illustrated by Jane Ray

Greek Myths Stories of Sun, Stone and Sea
Sally Pomme Clayton
A beautiful edition of ten of the best loved Greek myths, each exquisitely illustrated by Jane Ray, are gathered together is this lovely edition. The story of Pandora and her box which she is told not to open; Pegasus, the...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 04/10/2012
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Cinderella
Jane Ray
Award-winning Jane Ray has created a stunning version of Cinderella which unfolds in six beautiful three-dimensional scenes. Cinderella, her Ugly Sisters, her mean step-mother, the Prince - all are brought vividly to life against equally striking backgrounds of a drab...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 04/10/2012
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Stories for a Fragile Planet
Kenneth Steven
Ten stories from different times and different places demonstrate the importance of looking after the earth and the creatures that live on it. Each story tells how mutual respect will lead us to have the planet we want and guide...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 01/09/2010
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Books illustrated by Jane Ray

Little Prince An Epic Tale from Ancient Iraq
Kathy Henderson
On his way to war with his older brothers, Lugalbanda meets the magical Anzu bird, who gives him the power to be strong, tireless and run like lightning. Lugalbanda uses his new power to help resolve the war peacefully and...
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/06/2013

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Stories for a Fragile Planet
Kenneth Steven
A talented author retells a collection of world stories that each reflect humanity's need to take care of the world that sustains them
Format: Paperback - Released: 21/09/2012

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The Twelve Days of Christmas
Jane Ray
A truly perfect version of the much-loved festive song, The Twelve Days of Christmas.
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/09/2012

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Collins Big Cat: The Pied Piper of Hamelin Lilac/ Band 0
Jane Ray
The town of Hamelin is over-run with rats, and the mayor is getting desperate for a solution. When the mysterious Pied Piper appears their troubles seem to be over - but what happens when the mayor refuses to pay him?...
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2011

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Aladdin
Berlie Doherty
A picture book that presents a re-telling of Aladdin . It is intended for children.
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/12/2010

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Rumpelstiltskin
Berlie Doherty
Rumpelstiltskin is one of the best-loved fairy tales. This picture book presents an illustrated re-telling of Rumpelstiltskin .
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/12/2010

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Beauty and the Beast
Berlie Doherty
A picture book that presents a re-telling of 'Beauty and the Beast'. It is intended for children.
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/12/2010

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Rapunzel
Berlie Doherty
A picture book that presents a re-telling of 'Rapunzel'. It is intended for children.
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/11/2010

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Sleeping Beauty
Berlie Doherty
Sleeping Beauty is one of the best-loved fairy tales. This title presents a re-telling of Sleeping Beauty .
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/11/2010

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Cinderella
Berlie Doherty
Cinderella is one of the best-loved fairy tales of all time. This title retells this story.
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/11/2010

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The Dolls' House Fairy
Jane Ray
What would you do if you found a real fairy living in your dolls' house?
Format: Paperback - Released: 07/10/2010

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The Frog Prince
Berlie Doherty
The Frog Prince is one of the best-loved fairy tales of all time. This title presents a retelling of this tale.
Format: Paperback - Released: 04/10/2010

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Snow White
Berlie Doherty
Snow White is one of the best-loved fairy tales of all time. This title presents a retelling of this tale.
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Hansel and Gretel
Berlie Doherty
Intended for children, this picture book presents the re-telling of 'Hansel and Gretel'.
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/09/2010

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The Wild Swans
Berlie Doherty
Intended for children, this picture book presents the re-telling of 'The Wild Swans'.
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/09/2010

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Classic Fairy Tales
Jane Ray

Format: Paperback - Released: 05/10/2009

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The Apple-pip Princess
Jane Ray
This spellbinding tale from the award-winning and internationally respected Jane Ray is richly illustrated with exquisite detail. A future classic to treasure forever.
Format: Paperback - Released: 18/09/2008

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The Orchard Book of the Unicorn and Other Magical Animals
Margaret Mayo, Jane Ray
Ten tales of the world's most magical birds and beasts.
Format: Paperback - Released: 04/09/2008

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The Lost Happy Endings
Carol Ann Duffy
Short-listed for the 2008 Kate Greenaway Medal A rousing tale of story telling, bravery and witches!
Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2008

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The Moonbird
Joyce Dunbar, Jane Ray
A Moonchild blows a bubble that pops on an Earth baby and surrounds him in silence. He cannot hear or speak. His parents, a King and Queen, are devastated when they realize but a Moonbird teaches the little prince how...
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/07/2007

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Lugalbanda The Boy Who Got Caught Up in a War
Kathy Henderson
On his way to war with his older brothers, Lugalbanda meets the goddess Inana and the magical Anzu bird, which gives him the power to be strong, tireless and to run like lightning. Lugalbanda uses his new powers to help...
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2007

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The Happy Prince From the Fairy Tale by Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde, Jane Ray
Jane Ray's illustrations beautifully reflect this moving, classic story from Oscar Wilde
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/08/2006

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Jinnie Ghost
Berlie Doherty
The magical Jinnie Ghost adds a shivery shimmer to bedtime.
Format: Paperback - Released: 22/07/2006

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Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden
Jane Ray
Covers universal issues recognizable to children and their parents: individuality, responsibility, growing up and independence, and more.
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/07/2006

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Noah's Ark
Jane Ray
A beautifully illustrated version of this well loved bible story.
Format: Paperback - Released: 20/10/2005

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Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare, Michael Rosen
This most famous of love stories is uniquely presented in picture book form for children. The tale is told scene by scene in a simple lively style, with dialogue reproducing Shakespeare's own words so that the most celebrated passages of...
Format: Paperback - Released: 07/02/2005

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The King of Capri
Jeanette Winterson
A tale of greed and love.
Format: Paperback - Released: 20/09/2004

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Can You Catch a Mermaid?
Jane Ray
What would you do if you saw a mermaid?
Format: Paperback - Released: 26/06/2003

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The Twelve Dancing Princesses
The Brothers Grimm
Discover where the twelve beautiful princesses slip off to every night!
Format: Paperback - Released: 29/08/2002

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The Story of Christmas
Jane Ray
A large-format picture-book version of the story of Christmas, with text adapted from the words of the Bible, and fully illustrated and highlighted with gold, by the Smarties prize-winning artist Jane Ray.
Format: Paperback - Released: 13/10/1994

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