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Jess Stockham

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About Jess Stockham

Jess Stockham was born in 1957 in Luton and lived in a village in Hertfordshire until she was 17.


She completed a foundation year at Watford Art College, and then left full time education to move to Exeter and become a waitress. She then moved to West Yorkshire and started a leather goods business with her husband, Steve. She lived there for 18 years and had two sons, Matt and Ed.


In 1990 she started illustrating full-time for various popular women’s magazines and mother and baby publications. In 1995 she moved to West Wales with her family where she has lived and illustrated for the past twelve years.

Jess Stockham books

Recent updates about Jess Stockham

Make A Friend Day

A story all about friendship and friends. Together! by Jess Stockham from Child's Play (International) Ltd.

3 days ago

Make A Friend Day

A story all about friendship and friends. Making Friends! by Jess Stockham from Childsplay.

3 days ago

Make A Friend Day

A story all about friendship and friends. Making Friends! by Jess Stockham from Childs Play.

3 days ago

Umbrella Day

It's Raining! It's Pouring! We're Exploring! by Polly Peters from Child's Play (International) Ltd is a great way to celebrate #NationalUmbrellaDay!

4 days ago

Valentine's Day

This month is all about the heart so why not start it off with Making Friends! by Jess Stockham from Childsplay.

13 days ago

Valentine's Day

This month is all about the heart so why not start it off with Making Friends! by Jess Stockham from Childs Play.

13 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try The Ding Dong Bag by Polly Peters from Childsplay

17 days ago

January Events

A fun book for the weekend is what everyone needs! Stone Soup by Jess Stockham from Childs Play

19 days ago

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