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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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S.T.E.M. - S.T.E.A.M. Day (US)

You'll love Wipe-Clean First Sums: Start School with Topsy and Tim by Jean Adamson. Published by Ladybird.

Yesterday

Saturday Football

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

Yesterday

Saturday Football

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

8 days ago

Halloween

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

9 days ago

Halloween

Topsy and Tim: Halloween Party is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Ladybird.

9 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Topsy and Tim: Go to the Zoo - Read it yourself with Ladybird by Jean Adamson from Ladybird

13 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Topsy and Tim: At the Farm - Read it yourself with Ladybird by Jean Adamson from Ladybird

13 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read Topsy and Tim: The Big Race - Read it yourself with Ladybird by Jean Adamson from Ladybird

13 days ago

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