Quentin Blake

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  • Bibliography:
    44 Books
  • First Book:
    February 1990
  • Latest Book:
    October 2023
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Book List in Order: 44 titles

  • The Story of the Dancing Frog

    A story about Jo's Great-aunt Gertrude and her relationship with George, a dancing frog, their life on the vaudeville stage, the Paris Follies, the Ballets Russes, and on Broadway, and their retirement together in the south of France...

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  • Cockatoos

  • Simpkin

  • The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor

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  • Quentin Blakes Book Of Nonsense Verse

    Ever eaten Poodle Strudel? Slain a Jabberwock? Bathed in Irish Stew? Quentin Blake is one of the best loved of children’s illustrators. In this brilliant book he has selected and illustrated his favourite comic verse, making it pure entertainment f...

  • Mrs. Armitage and the Big Wave

    Surf’s up! Mrs. Armitage and her dog, Breakspear, paddle out to surf the Big Wave. Soon the kindly Mrs. Armitage notices that Breakspear’s little legs are getting tired--so she swims off and returns with an inflatable desert island for him to res...

  • Clown

    One day, Clown is thrown into the trash, but he doesn't stay there long.

    He tries to find someone to take care of his friends, but no one listens.

    Then Clown finds someone he can take care of, and together, they make a home for everyon...

  • Mrs. Armitage on Wheels

    PreS-Gr 2 A gaunt, mature woman ``improves'' her simple bicycle with amusing and unlikely additions that eventually cause the demise of the resulting contraption. What makes Mrs. Armitage so likable is her resourcefulness; her independence; and her d...



  • Mrs.Armitage and the Big Wave

    Surf’s up! Mrs. Armitage and her dog, Breakspear, paddle out to surf the Big Wave. Soon the kindly Mrs. Armitage notices that Breakspear’s little legs are getting tired--so she swims off and returns with an inflatable desert island for him to res...

  • Puffin Book of Nonsense Stories

  • Zagazoo

    A pretty pink creature, a zagazoo, arrives at George and Bella's house--bringing the couple much joy until one morning Zagazoo turned into a screeching vulture, then an accident-prone elephant, and later a mud-loving warthog....

  • Green Ship

  • The Twits

    Roald Dahl’s thrillingly grotesque book for young readers is now available in a gorgeous new gift edition, featuring the deliciously wicked artwork of Quentin Blake.
    Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the smelliest, nastiest, ugliest people in the world. The...

  • Tell Me a Picture

  • Loveykins

    When Angela Bowling rescues a baby bird after a storm, she finds her very own Loveykins.
    Following a blustery night, Angela Bowling finds a baby bird blown out of his nest. She names him Augustus, and he quickly becomes more to her than just a bir...

  • A Sailing Boat in the Sky

    This very special picture book about the important themes of poverty, child slavery, pollution, racism and war, was created by Quentin Blake and 1,800 children from all over Europe.One day, Isobel and Nicholas discover a strange-looking boat wreck on...

  • Mrs. Armitage, Queen of the Road

    Dear Anastasia, Because I am buying a new motorcycle, I won't need my old car anymore. I would like you to have it as a present. It's parked outside. Here are the keys. With love, Your Uncle Cosmo.Thus begins Mrs. Armitage's exciting road adventure. ...

  • Mrs. Armitage Queen of the Road

    When Uncle Cosmo buys himself a motorbike and gives Mrs Armitage his boring old car, it soon becomes obvious that her driving skills leave a lot to be desired. Mrs Armitage and Breakspear cause havoc bumping into bollards, bedsteads, lorries, a crane...



  • Michael Rosen's Sad Book

    With unmitigated honesty, a touch of humor, and sensitive illustrations by Quentin Blake, Michael Rosen explores the experience of sadness in a way that resonates with us all.

    Sometimes I'm sad and I don’t know why.
    It's just a cloud that...

  • Angel Pavement

    The two girls like chocolate biscuits, fizzy drinks and drawing. They are also angels.

    Sid the pavement artist is sad because he wants to take part in the drawing competition but wonders how the judges will ever get to see his work? Corky and ...

  • You're Only Young Twice

    A joyous celebration of the art of ageing from the masterly pen of a favorite illustrator that will appeal to adult and child alike Quentin Blake's drawings have been entertaining children and their parents for decades,Â...

  • Mister Magnolia

    Chosen as one of the top 10 Greenaway Medal winners of all time, this is a classic, exuberant, rhyming picture book from the much-loved Quentin Blake Mr. Magnolia has only one boot. He has an old trumpet that goes rooty-toot -- And two love...

  • Quentin Blake's Ten Frogs/Diez Ranas: A Book about Counting in English and Spanish

    Quentin Blake’s wonderfully illustrated, hugely popular counting book is now available in English and Spanish. Count the dogs, the ducks, the mice, and the fish, and learn how to say their names in both languages with the help of one of today’...

  • Angelo

    Angelo and his family travel round the country playing music, singing songs and performing marvellous balancing tricks: Angelo can even dance on a rope! So when he meets Angelina, who is sad and lonely and trapped in her mean uncle's house, Angelo kn...

  • Snuff

    Snuff cant wait to be a knight and have lots of adventures, but Sir Thomas Magpie despairs of him - Snuff just doesnt always get things right. But when the bootmaker is raided by thieves, Snuff might just have an idea of how to save the day....

  • Patrick

  • The Mini Classic Collection.

  • Angelica Sprocket's Pockets

    Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore! And you'll never guess what's in them. Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them!...



  • Bear's Winter House

  • The Quentin Blake Treasury

    From Quentins very first picture book to his most recent adventures, this collection spans and celebrates his astonishing career. There's inspiration and exuberance, wit and wonder, joy and jollity to be found within these pages....

  • Jack and Nancy

    A beautiful new reissue of one of Quentin Blake's first picture books with stunning illustrations that will whisk children away on an adventure far from home

    Jack and Nancy love to hear the sailors tell adventures of far away, but ha...

  • Quentin Blake's ABC

    This book's hilarious illustrations coupled with a rhyming alphabet makes ABC as easy as 1, 2, 3

    A is for Apples, some green and some red
    B is for Breakfast we're having in bed.

    With a simple rhyming text and characteristically br...

  • Quentin Blake's Nursery Rhyme Book

    Traditional nursery rhymes are brought to life in this fabulous collection by Quentin Blake

    In this brilliant collection of traditional rhymes, Quentin Blake is in his element. Come and join him and meet the fabulous Handy spandy (...

  • The Five of Us

    Angie, Ollie, Simona, Mario, and Eric are five fantastic friends, each of whom has an unusual ability. Disaster strikes on a day in the countryside, but by working together and combining their individual powers, the Fantastic Five save the day. Te...

  • Three Little Monkeys

    Laugh-out-loud funny, totally chaotic, and utterly delightful! Tim, Sam, and Lulu are the mischievous and naughty three little monkeys who are told each day to be good while Hilda goes off to do her errands. And each day, Hilda returns home to fin...

  • Three Little Owls

  • Moonlight Travelers

    Bringing together two formidable talents for the first time, this literary and artistic collaboration on the theme of night travel features original artwork by Quentin Blake and text by Will Self.

    This breakthrough publication promises both ...

  • Three Little Monkeys Ride Again

    A remarkable collaboration - that brings together giants of the picture book world - to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future.Beep! Beep!Hilda Snibbs is taking her three mischievous monkeys to visit her...



  • The Weed

    An inspiring fable about the power of nature, encouraging children and adults alike to care for the environment and each other
     
    The members of the Meadowsweet family suddenly and unexpectedly find themselves at the bottom of a gi...

  • Three Little Monkeys at Christmas

  • Mr. Filkins in the Desert

    Renowned illustrator and storyteller Quentin Blake illuminates the power of small acts of kindness in the picture book Mr. Filkins in the Desert. When Mr. Filkins sets off for his 90th birthday party, he has no idea how eventful the journey will be....

  • Fantastic Feelings

  • Three Little Monkeys and the Grand Hotel

Award-Winning Books by Quentin Blake

Michael Rosen's Sad Book
2005 Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) -- Gold


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Quentin Blake has published 44 books.

Quentin Blake does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Three Little Monkeys and the Grand Hotel, was published in October 2023.

The first book by Quentin Blake, The Story of the Dancing Frog, was published in February 1990.

No. Quentin Blake does not write books in series.
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