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Jan Pienkowski

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About Jan Pienkowski

Jan Pienkowski was born in Warsaw in 1936. After creating his first book at the age of eight, Jan went on to excel in his chosen field of design, working in such diverse areas as television, theatre and greetings cards. Published in 1968, A Necklace of Raindrops was the first of several wonderful collaborations between Jan and Joan Aiken - and it was also the very first book Jan illustrated. For over forty years, he has also worked on the Meg and Mog books. He has since twice won the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration, and has created many instantly recognizable classics.

Jan Pienkowski books

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Jan Pienkowski

Out now! The First Christmas by Jan Pienkowski. Published by Puffin.

6 days ago

Egg Day

Big eggs, small eggs, scrambled eggs, dinosaur eggs - this book is a great story book all about eggs! Meg's Eggs by Helen Nicoll from Puffin.

11 days ago

Egg Day

Big eggs, small eggs, scrambled eggs, dinosaur eggs - this book is a great story book all about eggs! Meg and Mog: Three Favourite Stories by Helen Nicoll from Puffin.

11 days ago

Mad Hatter Day

Could there be a better time to read Meg Comes to School by Helen Nicoll. Published by Puffin.

16 days ago

International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Meg and the Pirate by David Walser from Penguin Random House Children's UK is brilliant!

1 month ago

International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Eye patch, skull and crossbones, treasure maps... Meg and the Pirate. By David Walser, published by Puffin.

1 month ago

International Literacy Day

Reading is so much fun, why not read Meg's Castle. Written by Helen Nicoll, published by Puffin.

1 month ago

International Literacy Day

Reading is so much fun, why not read Meg's Veg. Written by Helen Nicoll, published by Puffin.

1 month ago

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