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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

Royal International Air Tattoo

The Runaway Train by Jess Stockham from Childs Play - get carried away with this exciting read!

8 days ago

World Emoji Day

Feeling Great! by Jess Stockham from Childs Play is a great emotional read.

10 days ago

World Youth Skills Day

Learn some new skills with On the Go!/¡A moverse! by Jess Stockham from Childs Play

12 days ago

World Youth Skills Day

Learn some new skills with Looking Good!/¡Lucir bien! by Jess Stockham from Childs Play

12 days ago

World Youth Skills Day

Learn some new skills with Feeling Great!/¡Sentirse bien! by Jess Stockham from Childs Play

12 days ago

World Youth Skills Day

Learn some new skills with Eating Well!/¡Comer bien! by Jess Stockham from Childs Play

12 days ago

International Rock Day

The Big Red Rock by Jess Stockham from Child's Play (International) Ltd is a rocking read!

14 days ago

Workaholics Day

A book to enjoy! The Big Red Rock by Jess Stockham from Child's Play (International) Ltd

22 days ago

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