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Helen Oxenbury

    June 2, 1938

    Helen Oxenbury is a celebrated illustrator whose distinctive style breathes warmth and wit into children's stories, capturing the essence of characters with remarkable skill. Her work is renowned for its ability to delve into character and bring them to life, drawing readers into the narrative. Initially drawn to theater design, Oxenbury found her true calling in illustrating children's books after becoming a mother, where she crafts visually compelling worlds. She finds the greatest satisfaction in her work when she feels she is truly finding her stride mid-project, akin to the joy of reading a book you don't want to end.

    Tickle, Tickle
    We're Going on a Bear Hunt
    Big Momma Makes the World
    Clap Hands
    Tom and Pippo and the Washing Machine. Pippo 4
    We're Going on a Bear Hunt: Panorama Pop
    • 2018
    • 2017

      The Giant Jumperee

      • 30 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.9(863)Add rating

      Rabbit was hopping home one day when he heard a loud voice coming from inside his burrow. "I'm the giant jumperee and i'm scary as can be!" But who are the giant jumperee?

      The Giant Jumperee
    • 2016

      Join a family on an adventurous bear hunt in this charming pop-up edition of the beloved classic. Experience the excitement as they wade through grass, splash in rivers, and squelch through mud, culminating in a surprising encounter in a cave. A delightful journey for readers of all ages!

      We're Going on a Bear Hunt: Panorama Pop
    • 2016

      When Alice and Jack are out playing, they hear a strange noise. Alice wants to know what it is, but Jack is afraid. He thinks it might be the Wicked Wolf with big, bad claws and snap-trap jaws. But Alice takes his hand and they follow the noise, right into the heart of the forest ... Just what will they discover there?

      Time Now to Dream
    • 2013

      This story tells of the beginning of a close bond of friendship between Henry and his new pet dog, Charley. On Charley's first night, Henry carries his new puppy in his old baby blanket, all the way to his house.

      Charley's first night
    • 2010

      A simple, scrumptious birthday story from beloved author-illustrator, Helen Oxenbury.

      It's My Birthday
    • 2010
    • 2009

      The winner of the Smarties Book Prize and the Children's Illustrated Book of the Year, this story is about a duck who lived with a lazy old farmer. The duck did all the work while the farmer stayed in bed all day. Then the other animals decided to take action!

      Farmer Duck