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Tor Freeman

    January 1, 1977

    Tor Freeman has been writing and illustrating children's books for over a decade. Her work is known for its distinctive visual style and her ability to capture the essence of a child's world. Freeman focuses on themes of friendship, discovery, and everyday adventures. Her books are designed to spark imagination and foster a love of reading in young readers.

    Boss of the Underworld: Shirley vs the Green Menace
    Sleepy Places
    Olive and the Embarrassing Hat
    Olive and the Big Secret
    POLLE International: Comics Magazine
    Welcome To Oddleigh
    • 2025

      In this vibrant graphic novel, Shirley's unexpected journey begins when she tumbles into the Underworld. The story combines humor and adventure, appealing to fans of whimsical tales like Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey. With engaging illustrations and a lively narrative, readers will enjoy Shirley's escapades in this imaginative world. The series promises to deliver laughs and excitement, making it a delightful read for children and graphic novel enthusiasts alike.

      Boss of the Underworld: Shirley vs the Green Menace
    • 2023

      POLLE is a comic magazine for children aged 8 and over. Many wonderful artists from all over the world publish their brand new stories in it: short & long, funny & serious, crazy & everyday. There are also games & puzzles as well as music & comic readings to download. POLLE is published twice a year by Péridot Verlag. It is ad-free and produced as fairly and sustainably as possible. This special issue brings together a translated selection of the best stories published within the first five years of POLLE Magazine. "There is currently no better introduction to reading comics for children in Germany." (Andreas Platthaus, FAZ)

      POLLE International: Comics Magazine
    • 2022

      There’s something rotten in the cloisters of Saint Bernard’s Abbey. Another monk has been found murdered! Father Eglatine knows there’s only one person who can help them now… Sister Clawdetta, the nun detective!

      Sister Clawdetta
    • 2019

      The Animal Awards

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Celebrate the most spectacular species in the animal kingdom with this amazing book of animals, illustrated by Tor Freeman. Fifty fantastic creatures are awarded prizes to celebrate their most dazzling talents and some unusual skills.

      The Animal Awards
    • 2018

      Welcome To Oddleigh

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Chief Inspector Jessie and Sergeant Sid are tasked with policing the town of Oddleigh. Oddleigh is no ordinary place; strange things and bizarre behaviour are the order of the day. But Jessie's sworn to uphold the law of the town, and she's going to do it - no matter how weirdly its citizens are behaving...

      Welcome To Oddleigh
    • 2014

      Olive and the Embarrassing Hat

      • 25 pages
      • 1 hour of reading
      3.6(127)Add rating

      Olive discovers the true price of friendship.Olive’s best friend, Joe, has bought her a special hat. The only problem is that it’s hideously, cringe-inducingly embarrassing! Their whole gang of friends is giggling about it. She tries all kinds of excuses to avoid wearing the hat, then all kinds of ways to get rid of it, until Joe catches her stuffing it into the trash. He’s totally heartbroken. How can Olive make it up to him? Shoving the hat back on her head, she’s off to create something even more embarrassing — a huge best-friends sign to wear proudly.

      Olive and the Embarrassing Hat
    • 2014

      Digby Dog Delivers

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The Jolly Postman meets Where's Wally? for a new generation! Digby Dog is the best delivery dog in town. From a missing T.Rex bone for the Dinosaur Museum to a replacement bow for the violinist in the orchestra, Digby's parcels always reach the right place at the right time. But Digby needs your help! Use the "Can You Find" activities to find each character and spot the additional items hidden in each busy scene. A story and activity rolled into one, this unique book is packed with fascinating and funny details that will keep both young and old looking -- and laughing -- for hours and hours.

      Digby Dog Delivers
    • 2012

      Olive learns the hard way that keeping secrets is tough, and telling them can make for a whole lot of trouble!When Molly shares a secret with Olive, the urge to tell is just too great! Olive tells Joe who tells Matt who tells Lola. But Lola is best friends with Molly. Uh-oh, the secret is out, and Olive is in for it!

      Olive and the Big Secret
    • 2008

      Sleepy Places

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Do you suppose you could sleep in a rose like a bee. or snooze in the ooze like a frog? When you're yawning and nodding and flopping and ready to fall in a heap, where do you choose for a nap or a snooze -where is your favourite place to sleep?

      Sleepy Places