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Russell Ayto

    Russell Ayto is an illustrator whose quirky, inimitable style has garnered significant acclaim. His humorous and unique illustrations imbue children's books with an unparalleled charm and visual richness. Ayto brings a refreshing perspective and imagination to the world of children's literature, making his contributions highly distinctive.

    Cats and Robbers
    Will You Be My Friend?
    Henry and the Yeti
    Quacky Quack-quack!
    Whoops!
    My Friend Joe
    • 2021

      A refreshing take on an all-too-important topic. Neo spends all his time playing his favorite video game, joining forces with other Earth-bots to defend the planet against invading aliens. But when his sea creature neighbors won’t stop pleading with him to help them clean up the plastic that’s ruining the ocean, Neo reluctantly agrees to check it out, and he’s shocked by what he discovers. There’s an actual invasion taking place right outside his door — a plastic invasion! And it’s too big to handle on his own! Sure to inspire real Earth-bots — er, children — everywhere to heed Neo’s call to protect the oceans from plastic!

      An Earth-bot's Solution To Plastic Pollution
    • 2021

      Bush Baby is so lonely - nobody wants to be her friend. Giraffe thinks she's too small. She's not pink enough for Flamingo. They just can't they see past how she looks. Lion, however, thinks she is just right to be his friend. And he'd never be so rude as to eat a friend. Is Bush Baby very brave, very foolish, or just very, very lonely?

      Will You Be My Friend?
    • 2020

      "Mr and Mrs Homeowner have a mouse in their house, and they want it gone. Mr Bosh - big chief mouse-catcher, and Mr Bumble - assistant mouse-catcher (wearing shoes that squeak like a mouse) arrive on the scene. They try all the old tricks: setting a trap, bringing in a (big!) cat, inviting an elephant round... but the mouse is always one step ahead."--Provided by publisher.

      Mouse in the House
    • 2019

      Get ready for fun and hilarity in this action-packed comedy caper - featuring three hapless robbers, two very clever cats, and one robbery gone wrong!These robbers are masked and armed with their robbing list. They're going to steal the loot from the big old house on the hill. Except they haven't planned for the cats who live there. With booby traps ready, they're going to stop the villains sneaking and creeping their way to the prized safe. Will the robbers get what they came for? Or will these two clever kitties foil their plan and keep the loot for themselves?A funny, high-energy picture book with a fun surprise twist at the end, created by bestselling illustrator turned author, Russell Ayto.

      Cats and Robbers
    • 2018

      The Match

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A funny footballing tale seen through the eyes of a man and his dog. It's ALL about THE MATCH! Published to coincide with World Cup 2018, this is the perfect gift for football fanatics the world over

      The Match
    • 2016

      Henry is sure yetis do exist, and he sets off on an expedition to find one. He has packed everything he needs, including a camera to take photos for evidence. But can he find a yeti? And will anyone believe him when he returns home?A funny story about believing in yourself (and yetis) from a bestselling illustrator who has turned author too. (Titles include The Witch's Children and Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs.) Children will love the twist ending in particular.

      Henry and the Yeti
    • 2015

      An all-join-in rhyming romp of mixed-up animal sounds!

      Whoops!
    • 2013

      My Friend Joe

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      A boy makes a paper plane and accidentally throws it over the wall. Little does he know that another boy called Joe lives on the other side of that wall and wants to play, too. This beautiful narrative non-fiction book about friendship is written and illustrated by award-winning illustrator Russell Ayto.

      My Friend Joe
    • 2003
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      A Little Too Late!

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Comprising three stories and two rhymes "A little too late", "Birthday boy", "Happy family", "Make a cake" and "Hop hop hop", this book introduces important reading vocabulary and progresses from two simple words on a page to a simple sentence. The illustrations give direct clues to the words.

      A Little Too Late!