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About Jean Adamson

Jean Adamson is 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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Saturday Football

Nuts about football? You should read Topsy and Tim: Play Football by Jean Adamson. Published by Ladybird.

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World Children's Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Topsy and Tim: The New Baby by Jean Adamson.

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World Children's Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Topsy and Tim: Play Football by Jean Adamson.

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World Children's Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Topsy and Tim: Go to the Doctor by Jean Adamson.

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World Children's Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Wipe-Clean First Sums: Start School with Topsy and Tim by Jean Adamson.

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World Children's Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Topsy and Tim: Go on Holiday by Jean Adamson.

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World Children's Day

You should read Topsy and Tim: Go to the Zoo Activity Book – Ladybird Readers Level 1 by Jean Adamson. Published by Ladybird.

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World Children's Day

You should read Topsy and Tim: Go to the Farm Activity Book - Ladybird Readers Level 1 by Jean Adamson. Published by Ladybird.

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