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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

April Events

Are you going on an Easter Egg Hunt this weekend? Why not read Making Friends! by Jess Stockham from Childsplay

3 days ago

April Events

Are you going on an Easter Egg Hunt this weekend? Why not read Making Friends! by Jess Stockham from Childs Play

3 days ago

April Events

It's Friday and it's the end of a busy week. Read It's Raining! It's Pouring! We're Exploring! by Polly Peters from Child's Play (International) Ltd

17 days ago

April Events

It's Friday and its the start of the Easter Holidays for some. Why not enjoy Big Day Out + Set to Sign by Jess Stockham from Childs Play

17 days ago

Doctors' Day (US)

Celebrate our doctors with Doctor by Jess Stockham from Childsplay.

23 days ago

Doctors' Day (US)

Celebrate our doctors with Doctor/Doctor by Jess Stockham from Child's Play (International) Ltd.

23 days ago

World Storytelling Day

With so many stories, how about this treasury. The Ding Dong Bag, by Polly Peters, published by Childsplay.

1 month ago

Global Recycling Day

A book about being green and the importance of sustainability, Recycling! by Jess Stockham from Childsplay is a brilliant read!

1 month ago

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