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Jean Adamson

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About Jean Adamson

Jean Adamson was the creator of more than 100 much-loved children's books spanning five decades.
She studied Illustration at Goldsmiths where she met her future husband and writing partner Gareth Adamson (1925-1982). They worked on children's books together, with Gareth producing the storylines and Jean the illustration, including Topsy and Tim.
More than 140 Topsy and Tim titles have been published, selling upwards of 21 million copies around the world. Since 1998, over a million copies have been sold in the UK alone. Sixty episodes of an animated TV series followed, and three seasons of a live-action version have broadcast on CBeebies, which won the BAFTA Pre-school Live Action award in 2016.
In 1999 Jean Adamson was awarded an MBE for her services to children's literature.

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World Tourism Day

Topsy and Tim: Go on Holiday by Jean Adamson from Ladybird is brilliant!

2 days ago

Saturday Football

Kick-off with Topsy and Tim: Play Football by Jean Adamson. Published by Ladybird.

2 days ago

European Day of Languages

Why not try Ladybird Readers Level 2 - Topsy and Tim - The Big Race (ELT Graded Reader) by Jean Adamson. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

3 days ago

European Day of Languages

Topsy and Tim: The Big Race Activity Book – Ladybird Readers Level 2 is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Ladybird.

3 days ago

European Day of Languages

Ladybird Readers Level 1 - Topsy and Tim - Go to the Zoo (ELT Graded Reader) is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Ladybird.

3 days ago

European Day of Languages

Ladybird Readers Level 1 - Topsy and Tim - Go to the Zoo (ELT Graded Reader) is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

3 days ago

European Day of Languages

Could there be a better time to read Topsy and Tim: Go to the Zoo Activity Book – Ladybird Readers Level 1 by Jean Adamson. Published by Ladybird.

3 days ago

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