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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.

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A remarkable book that your children will love. Doctor by Jess Stockham.

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A remarkable book that your children will love. On the Go!/¡A moverse! by Jess Stockham.

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You should read Sleepover by Jess Stockham. Published by Childsplay.

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You should read Sleepover + Set to Sign by Jess Stockham. Published by Childs Play.

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You should read Dentist by Jess Stockham. Published by Childsplay.

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You should read Looking Good!/¡Lucir bien! by Jess Stockham. Published by Childs Play.

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Discover It's Raining! It's Pouring! We're Exploring! by Polly Peters. Published by Child's Play (International) Ltd.

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Discover Nursery by Jess Stockham. Published by Childsplay.

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