John Yeoman

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  • Bibliography:
    26 Books
  • First Book:
    February 1986
  • Latest Book:
    March 2022
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Book List in Order: 26 titles

  • The Hermit and the Bear

  • The Boy Who Sprouted Antlers

    About a boy who sprouts antlers and the power of self-belief, this classic tale by John Yeoman, illustrated by Quentin Blake, is as charming and relevant today as it was fifty years ago. 

    It is nearly summer and Billy Dexter and his cl...

  • Singing Tortoise and Other Animal Folktales

  • The Do-It-Yourself House That Jack Built

  • The Singing Tortoise and Other Animal Folk Tales

    A collection of 11 traditional animal folk-tales from around the world, drawn from cultures as diverse as the nomadic Hottentots of South-West Africa and the Pueblo Indians of the Zuni River in New Mexico. The illustrator, Quentin Blake, has won both...

  • The Glove Puppet Man

    When the Glove Puppet Man discovers his beautiful theatre in ruins he rushes off to Mrs Smiley and her second-hand stall for help. On the way he meets a number of friends, each with their own difficulties. The book's illustrator, Emma Chichester Clar...

  • The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor

    The ancient tale of Sinbad, the son of a rich merchant, who sets sail from Baghdad to make his fortune, follows his seven incredible voyages, which bring him through the Persian Gulf to deserted islands and strange kingdoms....

  • Princes' Gifts

    Magic and enchantment abound in this rich collection of stories from around the world. Drawn from places as diverse as China, New Mexico, Norway, Tibet, Portugal, Romania, and the West Indies, each tale is a spellbinding mix of fantasy and fable that...

  • The Wild Washerwomen

    Once upon a time there were seven unhappy washerwomen. They had far too much washing to do and the owner of the laundry, Mr. Balthazar Tight, was simply dreadful!

    See what happens when these feisty washerwomen decide to escape from a very lar...



  • The Bear's Winter House

    The bear's plans go awry in this welcome paperback reissue of Quentin Blake's first full-color picture book, perfect for talking about sharing and the seasons The bear is behaving very strangely indeed: collecting moss, logs, and ...

  • The Bear's Water Picnic

    The bear's plans go awry once more in this humorous and heartwarming follow-up to The Bear's Winter House, perfect for talking about making new friends The bear has organized a picnic on the river for his friends. It is the perfect day...

  • The Heron and the Crane

    Once upon a time, a heron and a crane lived at opposite ends of a swamp. One day, Crane realises he is lonely, and decides it’s high time he got married, and it seems obvious to him that he should ask Heron to be his wife. So, after grooming himsel...

  • Mouse Trouble

    Back in print, an exuberant and funny Yeoman-Blake story in which hundreds of mice trick a grumpy millerThe grumpy miller is having mouse trouble, so he buys himself a large tabby cat. Fortunately for the mice, th...

  • The Man With No Face

    These ghostly adventures and spine-chilling stories are great for reads for reluctant readers. Written by well-known authors and illustrated by much-loved illustrators, this series will appeal to boys and girls....

  • Quentin Blake's the Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor

    The first adventure story, wonderfully illustrated by Quentin Blake.Seven wonderful tales to enthrall readers (and the read-to!).A beautifully produced gift book.A follow-up to 2008's A Christmas Carol.Seven wonderful voyages of adventure, shipwreck ...

  • Beatrice and Vanessa

    An unlikely pair of heroines take on a pack of wolves in this hilarious story, illustrated by the inimitable Quentin Blake Beatrice, the ewe, and Vanessa, the nanny-goat, have spent their whole lives chomping and nattering in the same field. ...

  • Quentin Blake's Magical Tales

    A beautiful edition of Quentin Blake's Magical Tales, the wonderfully illustrated collection of more than a dozen tales of magical fun and mystery from all over the globe.A wonderful collection of more than a dozen little-known tales of magical fun f...

  • Quentin Blake's Amazing Animal Stories

    "A pompous hippo, magical monkeys, a fearless tortoise, and a world of other amazing animals are waiting in this timeless collection of folktales Full of stories that will entertain and get children thinking, this is a beautiful coll...

  • Rumbelow's Dance

    A lively and fun cumulative tale about the joy of dancing, illustrated by the inimitable Quentin Blake

    Rumbelow is off to visit his grandparents, and as he sets off he feels so happy he starts to dance. Soon all the many different characters tha...



  • Up with Birds!

    The aptly named Fflyte family find birds a real nuisance, for there is simply not enough room for everyone on the ground. It is only when Mr Fflyte invents a flying-machine that all the birds - except the penguins - learn how to fly....

  • The Fabulous Foskett Family Circus

    Roll up, roll up for the Fabulous Foskett Family Circus There are Milly and Willy who perform with young Fred, who does a back flip and lands on his head. Uncle Phoenix Foskett who blows smoke rings, Jess and Bess with their conjuring tricks, not to...

  • MR Nodd's Ark

    Mr. Nodd is a keen carpenter -- he's made a wooden umbrella for his wife, wooden bicycles for his sons Ham and Shem, and a wooden romper-suit for baby Japhet. But when he builds a huge boat in his garden, Mr. Nodd has finally gone too far. What use i...

  • The Young Performing Horse

    Twins Vicky and Bertie buy a horse at an auction, but this is no ordinary horse, this is a Young Performing Horse. He learns his sums at school with them and even performs alongside them in London when they set off to make their fortune on the stage....

  • A Drink of Water

    The first book done in partnership by John Yeoman and Quentin Blake, in a facsimile edition that will enchant young readers and adults alike

    Originally published in 1960, this classic tale from beloved author John Yeoman and renowned illustr...

  • The Bear's Water Picnic and Other Stories

    A collection of 12 wonderful children's stories from Quentin Blake and John Yeoman.All the Year Round: Discover the most entertaining way to spend the year – with a spot of spring cleaning (that ends in a mess), a summer picnic (invaded by ...

  • Meet the Family

    Everyone's family is different, and this one from the imagination of legendary team John Yeoman and Quentin Blake is certainly no exception! Meet Uncle Marvello and Auntie Shazam: magicians extraordinaire... they can even make your watch disa...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

John Yeoman has published 26 books.

John Yeoman does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Meet the Family, was published in March 2022.

The first book by John Yeoman, The Hermit and the Bear, was published in February 1986.

No. John Yeoman does not write books in series.
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