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Jan Pienkowski

Author & Illustrator

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.

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Fairy Tales

On this day 1835, the first instalment of Hans Christian Andersen "Fairy Tales" was published in Denmark. Why not try The Kingdom Under the Sea by Joan Aiken and Jan Pienkowski. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

4 days ago

Trojan Horse

On this day 1184 BC, the Greeks entered Troy using the Trojan Horse. What better time than now to read The Odyssey by David Walser and Jan Pienkowski from Puffin.

18 days ago

Plant Appreciation Day

Meg's Veg by Helen Nicoll from Puffin is a brilliant book to learn and discover all you need to know on #PlantAppreciationDay

29 days ago

National Pet Month

Read about cats in Meg's Mummy by Helen Nicoll from Puffin

1 month ago

National Pet Month

Read about cats in Meg Goes to Bed by Helen Nicoll from Puffin

1 month ago

National Pet Month

Read about cats in Meg and Mog by Helen Nicoll from Penguin Random House Children's UK

1 month ago

World Party Day

Parties can be lots of fun, try reading Meg and the Dragon by David Walser from Puffin.

1 month ago

World Party Day

Parties can be lots of fun, try reading Meg and Mog by Helen Nicoll from Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

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