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Claire Freedman lives on the Essex coast. She has worked for the BBC, Harrods and for a reprographic company and now writes full-time. She is the author of a number of books for children, including A Kiss Goodnight, Snuggle Up, Sleepy Ones and On This Special Night with Little Tiger Press. When not writing, Claire spends her time sailing, walking in the countryside and, when she can, travelling abroad.
Claire discovered her love of writing for children after joining a local writing group – which she still enjoys attending regularly. She began by writing stories and picture strips for comics including Twinkle, Pingu and Sesame Street, before trying her hand at picture books.
Read a Q&A with Claire Freedman here.
The big, bad wolf is a staple of picture books and he cuts a great figure here, changing from confident, ruthless baddie to accident prone figure of fun before reinventing himself in a most surprising way. He’s writing a book How to Nab a Rabbit, which should be a guaranteed bestseller. The trouble is, rabbits are harder to nab than you’d think, while their woodland habitats are also home to bears, who see wolves as a tasty snack. The story is lots of fun, cinematic in both plot and illustrations, with moments of drama and tension as well as comedy. The twist at the end will leave everyone satisfied.
March 2018 Book of the Month | A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month March 2018 A story of friendship and empathy, of escape and return, or teamwork and reconciliation, this picture book is thoughtful and moving, and features some hugely appealing characters. Oliver and Ruby and little dog Patch love going to the zoo, and make special friends with a baby rescue penguin, Peep. They can tell he misses his old home and friends, and when he goes missing they immediately set out to find him. It’s not easy, and they have to learn to work together before the little runaway is returned to a warm welcome from the other penguins. Claire Freedman’s story provides lots to think about and Kate Hindley’s illustrations are full of warmth and energy, each page a treat (don’t miss the giant tortoise!). ~ Andrea Reece A wonderfully warm story about friendship as favourite characters Oliver and Patch together with their friend Ruby pay a visit to the Zoo. They love meeting all the animals! There are meerkats and tigers and they especially love the penguins. But when a little penguin goes missing the three friends soon find that there is more to visiting to zoo than just looking at the animals. A touching story with a satisfying resolution. ~ Julia Eccleshare Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month for March 2018 The Lotterys Plus One by Emma Donoghue King Coo by Adam Stower Splish, Splash, Ducky! by Lucy Cousins We Are Not Frogs! (Little Gems) by Michael Morpurgo The Sorry Tale of Fox and Bear by Margrete Lamond Song of the Dolphin Boy by Elizabeth Laird What Do People Do All Day? (50th anniversary edition) by Richard Scarry Bird House by Libby Walden Bug Hotel by Libby Walden Alone Together by Clayton Junior The Lost Penguin by Claire Freedman
A fun collection of books and activities to celebrate ten wonderful years of Aliens Love Underpants, all contained in a tin! Terrific illustrations capture the flood of jokes about pants that underlie this rhyming story. There are no underpants in space so the Aliens have to come down to earth to find them on people’s washing lines. Aliens love their different shapes, sizes and colours, in fact, they seem to have an unusual attraction to pants of all kinds. Find out all the things they love about them in this easy to read story. If you like this then be sure to check out the brilliant Dinosaurs Love Underpants by the same author.
Florence has frizzy, fuzz-ball hair, hair that is wild and sticks out everywhere. She complains about the way it gets in her face, or makes cuddle time with her little brother too tickly and prickly. But when the hairdresser straightens out her frizz, Florence suddenly realises how much she misses it, and how it’s an important part of who she is. This lively story delivers an important message as Florence realises it’s fine to be different, and that what makes us ‘us’ is always to be valued. The text is lots of fun and Florence is a bundle of lovable energy in Jane Massey’s very appealing illustrations. ~ Andrea Reece
A cased-board book edition of the much-loved Aliens Love Underpants to mark the 10th Anniversary. Terrific illustrations capture the flood of jokes about pants that underlie this rhyming story. There are no underpants in space so the Aliens have to come down to earth to find them on people’s washing lines. Aliens love their different shapes, sizes and colours, in fact, they seem to have an unusual attraction to pants of all kinds. Find out all the things they love about them in this easy to read story. If you like this then be sure to check out the brilliant Dinosaurs Love Underpants by the same author.
A series of baby animals, each with Mum or Dad, are used to illustrate the magic of those three tiny words: I love you. There are penguins hugging, leopards enjoying morning cuddles, kissing polar bears, even happy bees. The illustrations are immensely appealing and filled with warmth, while the text reminds children just how much they are loved by their parents, a message that can never be repeated enough. ‘So snuggle down and close your eyes, the night is soft and still. I love you, love you, love you, and I always, always will’ it concludes. A truly lovely book for parents to share with their children, and a perfect gift for new mums and dads. ~ Andrea Reece
Written in jaunty verse and with warm, hugely appealing illustrations this is a joyful tribute to the love between grandparents and a grandchild, and the very special times they have together. ‘I always feel wrapped up in love when I stay at their place’ says the little zebra on the way to Gran and Grandpa’s and what a fun time they have: there are presents to discover, cake to eat, a day out at the fair and a chance to do some building with Grandpa. When Gran and Grandpa come to stay, it’s just as good, with a trip to the park and pool, some being silly at home, and cosy bedtime stories. Lovely! ~ Andrea Reece
Those pants-mad aliens are back for another bonkers and utterly irresistible episode of knicker-nicking! Lightning sends the aliens’ spaceship crash-landing into the deepest jungle where to their great surprise they discover a stash of gigantic underpants. They’ve chanced upon the last surviving dinosaurs on earth but it’s good news because these giant lizards love pants too! Before you can say ‘elastic’ the aliens are taking the dinosaurs to their planet for pant fun and games. Text and illustrations are bright and bouncy as ever and this will bring a smile to the face of the tiredest adult, while where young readers are concerned, this series is simply pantastic. ~ Andrea Reece
This book will be heaven for digger devotees, and a dream come true for their parents too. A busy day on the motorway is drawing to a close: the various vehicles have been working hard – tipper truck, concrete mixer, backhoe loader et al – but now it’s time for the roadwork building friends to head for bed. As the bright lights of the motorway are swapped for the quiet blues and purples of a nightime sky, and the vehicles tucked up in their yard, readers too will be put in the mood for snuggling down. Claire Freedman clearly understands the music of the trucks as well as any young fan and with its cast of bright but realistically described and illustrated vehicles this is the ideal bedtime book for machine-mad youngsters. ~ Andrea Reece
One of our Books of the Year 2015 - October 2015 Book of the Month Those pants-mad aliens are back for another bonkers and utterly irresistible episode of knicker-nicking! Lightning sends the aliens’ spaceship crash-landing into the deepest jungle where to their great surprise they discover a stash of gigantic underpants. They’ve chanced upon the last surviving dinosaurs on earth but it’s good news because these giant lizards love pants too! Before you can say ‘elastic’ the aliens are taking the dinosaurs to their planet for pant fun and games. Text and illustrations are bright and bouncy as ever and this will bring a smile to the face of the tiredest adult, while where young readers are concerned, this series is simply pantastic. ~ Andrea Reece
Aliens love underpants, In every shape and size, But there are no underpants in space, So here's a big surprise ...You probably thought that aliens came down to earth with a view to taking over the planet - but, no, they simply want to steal your pants! With two playmats and over 50 felt pieces you can recreate your favourite scenes! Check out the fun stuff and author events on the Aliens Love Underpants website www.aliensloveunderpants.com
This new edition of the bestselling book comes with an awesome pirate captain toy! Ahoy me hearties! Join the Pants Pirates on a special treasure hunt. Grab your cutlass and sail on the Pirate Ship Black Bloomer past angry crocs, sharks in fancy pants and through gurgling swamps on a quest to find...the Pants of Gold! This hilarious new addition to the phenomenally successful Underpants series will not disappoint. You'll be yo-ho-ho-ing until the sails come down! There's also a new edition of the bestselling book, Aliens Love Underpants! that comes with a pantstastic fuzzy felt playset!
Join Max and his monster friends as they head off on holiday for lots of stinky, smelly, gooey, gunky fun in the sun ...All monsters fly with Queasy Jet, Max loves their in-flight meal -- moth mash with tapeworm sausages, washed down with pureed eel. The hotel is covered with snail trails, there are caterpillar croissants for breakfast and watch out for the shark spaghetti - it might just bite you on the bottom! A super, stinky, holiday-fun follow-up to Spider Sandwiches and Dragon Jelly.
May 2015 Book of the Month Best-selling underpants are back! It all began with Aliens who love underpants. Then the Dinosaurs and Pirates showed that they do too. And now it turns out that even though the Monsters come from all sorts of place – steamy swamps, outer space, the bottom of the seabed and the top of some very tall mountains – they have one thing in common: they all love underpants. Wonderfully madcap monsters and their exotic underpants are perfectly imagined in the rhyming words and elaborate pictures in this instantly appealing picture book.
January 2015 Book of the Month Claire Freedman’s story of Oliver and Patch is guaranteed to warm hearts! Oliver is lonely in the big city until he finds a lost little dog and takes him home. In no time at all the two are best friends, but Oliver knows someone somewhere will be missing Patch very much. He does the right thing and sets out to find that person only to discover when he does that he hasn’t lost Patch, he’s just found another new friend! Kate Hindley’s bright, busy illustrations are full of warmth and energy, making the city setting a delight and bringing Oliver and Patch to boisterous life. ~ Andrea Reece
January 2015 Book of the Month Claire Freedman’s story of Oliver and Patch is guaranteed to warm hearts! Oliver is lonely in the big city until he finds a lost little dog and takes him home. In no time at all the two are best friends, but Oliver knows someone somewhere will be missing Patch very much. He does the right thing and sets out to find that person only to discover when he does that he hasn’t lost Patch, he’s just found another new friend! Kate Hindley’s bright, busy illustrations are full of warmth and energy, making the city setting a delight and bringing Oliver and Patch to boisterous life. ~ Andrea Reece
One of our Books of the Year 2014 - October 2014 MEGA Book of the Month Best-selling underpants are back! It all began with Aliens who love underpants. Then the Dinosaurs and Pirates showed that they do too. And now it turns out that even though the Monsters come from all sorts of place – steamy swamps, outer space, the bottom of the seabed and the top of some very tall mountains – they have one thing in common: they all love underpants. Wonderfully madcap monsters and their exotic underpants are perfectly imagined in the rhyming words and elaborate pictures in this instantly appealing picture book.
One of our Books of the Year 2013 & shortlisted for the National Book Tokens Children’s Book of the Year 2012 ‘Pants ahoy!’ in this hilarious new adventure by the best-selling author /illustrator duo of Aliens Love Underpants. Armed with a map, the pirate captain and his crew are off to search for the elusive Pants of Gold which are known to be buried on a far-away island. But someone has got there first! Will cutting the knicker elastic be enough to save the day? Yo ho ho, and it will! The Pants of Gold are a super- prize…..as is this delightful addition to the underpants series.
Meet Cuddle Bear - the unforgettable hero with hugs for everyone! A perfect book for parent and child to share time and time again. Click here to visit the author page for Claire Freedman, where you can read a Q&A including how Claire got the inspiration for this book.
The best-selling story of the Aliens’ delight in underpants now has the addition of sound! Aliens and pants both have special noises on the sound board and children will love joining in the story by pressing the buttons.
Shortlisted for the National Book Tokens Children’s Book of the Year 2012 ‘Pants ahoy!’ in this hilarious new adventure by the best-selling author /illustrator duo of Aliens Love Underpants. Armed with a map, the pirate captain and his crew are off to search for the elusive Pants of Gold which are known to be buried on a far-away island. But someone has got there first! Will cutting the knicker elastic be enough to save the day? Yo ho ho, and it will! The Pants of Gold are a super- prize…..as is this delightful addition to the underpants series.
A fabulous new picture book from the bestselling author of Aliens Love Underpants. A read-along rhyming text that will capture children's imaginations.
March 2012 Book of the Month. The best-selling author and illustrator of Aliens Love Underpants return with a fresh new title. Monty loves inventing things and this time, with some bright green slime, a smelly sock, some mouldy cheese and strawberry jelly he creates – A Bogablob! More Monsters follow from some unwholesome mixtures until he produces a Monster with a truly deadly weapon – the Kiss! Visit the Aliens Love Underpants website - click here - to sign up for a Monsters and Aliens Day event pack - which includes all the information and activity sheets you need to create your own Monstersaurus event! Also on the website, find out more about the books and play games! You can also share your ideas, artwork and photos at www.facebook.com/aliensloveunderpants.
The best-selling author and illustrator of Aliens Love Underpants return with a fresh new title. Monty loves inventing things and this time, with some bright green slime, a smelly sock, some mouldy cheese and strawberry jelly he creates – A Bogablob! More Monsters follow from some unwholesome mixtures until he produces a Monster with a truly deadly weapon – the Kiss! Check out the fun stuff and author events on the Aliens Love Underpants website - click here.
The bestselling author of Aliens Love Underpants turns her hand to a wonderful story of a new pet with a difference! The pet George chooses in the pet shop looks like a baby lizard but George knows it will be much more than a lizard one day! The mishaps that happen as the baby grows into a big and then a very big dragon will delight all young readers while scaring their parents!
Meet Cuddle Bear, the unforgettable hero with hugs for everyone! A perfect book for parent and child to share time and time again. Click here to visit the author page for Claire Freedman, where you can read a Q&A including how Claire got the inspiration for this book.
The best-selling, underpants-loving aliens are back for another crazy adventure. This time it is a seasonal one as they throw themselves into the Christmas spirit in their trademark way. Dashing around, they distribute cheer – and underpants – so one and all can celebrate the festive season. Find more pants-loving alien books here.
The best-selling, underpants-loving aliens are back for another crazy adventure. This time it is a seasonal one as they throw themselves into the Christmas spirit in their trademark way. Dashing around, they distribute cheer – and underpants – so one and all can celebrate the festive season. Find more pants-loving alien books here.
A brilliant sequel to the best selling Aliens Love Underpants. This time there is more hilarious fun as the dinosaurs fight to the death over underpants. Envious of the cavemen’s pants, the dinosaurs get their knickers in a twist as they create a battle royal over the priceless objects…the bouncy rhyming text and ridiculous illustrations will keep everyone thoroughly entertained. And now you can enjoy this undergarment extravaganza of a story even more with the accompanying audio CD.
The bestselling Aliens decked out in the finest underpants, are back for a new set of adventures. This time it’s nothing less than saving the universe – and all with the help of underpants! Easy to read aloud, this ebullient rhyming text will delight all young readers. To see other Aliens in Underpants titles go to the author page.
Joint winner of the Richard and Judy "Early" 5+ Category. Terrific illustrations capture the flood of jokes about pants that underlie this rhyming story now brilliantly brought to even greater life by the addition of a CD to accompany the story. There are no underpants in space so the Aliens have to come down to earth to find them on people’s washing lines. Aliens love their different shapes, sizes and colours, in fact, they seem to have an unusual attraction to pants of all kinds. Find out all the things they love about them in this easy to read story. If you like this then be sure to check out the brilliant Dinosaurs Love Underpants by the same author.
A brilliant sequel to the best selling Aliens Love Underpants. This time there is more hilarious fun as the dinosaurs fight to the death over underpants. Envious of the cavemen’s pants, the dinosaurs get all knickers in a twist as they create a battle royal over the priceless objects…the bouncy rhyming text and ridiculous illustrations will keep everyone thoroughly entertained.
Joint winner of the Richard and Judy "Early" 5+ Category. Terrific illustrations capture the flood of jokes about pants that underlie this rhyming story. There are no underpants in space so the Aliens have to come down to earth to find them on people’s washing lines. Aliens love their different shapes, sizes and colours, in fact, they seem to have an unusual attraction to pants of all kinds. Find out all the things they love about them in this easy to read story. If you like this then be sure to check out the brilliant Dinosaurs Love Underpants by the same author.
Get ready to laugh your PANTS off at not one but THREE hilarious tales from the bestselling Underpants series by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort! When aliens fly down to Earth, They don't come to meet YOU . . . They simply want your underpants - I'll bet you never knew! Expect to find aliens, monsters, dinosaurs and of course plenty of PANTS in these zany, fun-to-read-aloud stories from award-winning picture book duo, Claire Freedman and Ben Cort! This special bind-up edition includes the following stories: Aliens Love Underpants, Monsters Love Underpants and Aliens Love Dinopants. Also by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort: Aliens Love Underpants Pirates Love Underpants Dinosaurs Love Underpants Monsters Love Underpants Aliens Love Dinopants Aliens Love Panta Claus Aliens in Underpants Save the World Monstersaurus
A joyful, rhyming celebration of finding your voice and not judging others by their appearance, written by the bestselling author of the Aliens Love Underpants series. It's time for the jungle talent show, and all the animals want to show off what they can do! The acrobatic lion, dancing gorilla and juggling monkey are all determined to impress the judges. But up against the mighty beasts of the jungle, what can Tiny Ant do? Find out in this hilarious, rollicking story by Claire Freedman, paired for the first time with dazzling illustrator, Claire Powell, illustrator of The Night Before the Night Before Christmas by Kes Gray (Hodder) and Daddy Hairdo by Francis Martin (S&S UK).
Rediscover the magical story of Mary Lennox, who arrives in the wild and windswept Yorkshire a sickly and miserable girl - until she discovers a forgotten, Secret Garden. As Mary works hard to bring the garden back to life, its magic begins to work on her too . . . This classic and beloved story has been beautifully retold by Claire Freedman and brought to glorious visual life by new illustration talent Shaw Davidson
We all know that Aliens Love Underpants but what else do they love? Join us as our five favourite underpants-loving aliens star in a series of silly, catchy animated songs about their other great loves. Sing along with this summer's TV hit, based on the award-winning, bestselling series by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort. Coming to Sky TV in July 2019.
There's a crime wave in the town and Ducktective Quack needs your help to solve the mystery. Follow the clues in the pictures and see if you can work out who-done-it! Someone has been helping themselves to all the cakes and sweet treats and it's down to Ducktective Quack and her sidekick, Constable Crackling, to catch the culprit. A hilarious and engaging story full of clues to spot and a delicious crime to solve. Written by Claire Freedman, the award winning and bestselling author of the Aliens Love Underpants series, and illustrated with wit and humour by Mike Byrne.
Amazing, action-packed superhero adventure by the bestselling power-duo Claire Freedman and Sarah McIntyre. There's a boy quite ordinary, He looks like me or you, But in secret... he is SUPERKID - There's nothing he can't do! With x-ray vision, super speed and bravery by the bag-load, Superkid is always on hand to save the day! He can spot bullies trying to steal your bubblegum, he knows just what to do with a plateful of broccoli, and he can make even pirates surrender. A bestselling picture book with an empowering message about every child's potential to be a hero, delivered in a fun, rhyming story full of action and adventure. An encouraging message about every child's potential to be a hero, delivered in a fun, rhyming story full of action and adventure.
There's a spider in this book. Are you brave enough to take a look? Eric the spider can't understand why people scream and run away from him. He only wants to say hello. But Fluffy the cat wants to eat Eric, so he's hiding. It's up to the reader to find Eric on every spread and maybe finally catch a glimpse of him with the surprise lift the flap ending . . . A funny and engaging story written by internationally bestselling author, Claire Freedman, and brought to life by Mike Byrne's hilarious and colourful illustrations.
A laugh-out-loud book from bestselling author Claire Freedman, illustrated by the brilliant Monika Filipina For hungry wolves, this book is a winner, It shows you how to catch your dinner. Love bunny pie and rabbit stew? They'll soon become your dream come true. Full of foolproof tips, written by the Big Bad Wolf himself, this book is an essential guide for anyone looking to nab a rabbit. But make sure you keep an eye out for bears, springs with too much hop, and, of course, your own traps...
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