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Jim Coplestone

Author & Illustrator

About Jim Coplestone

Jim Coplestone studied Graphic Illustration at Exeter College of Art and completed an MA in Theatre Design. His rapport with children has led him to work as a primary school teacher, arts workshop leader and home-tutor and this is apparent in his lively ink pictures. He lives in Symondsbury, Dorset.



Jim's books for Frances Lincoln are Noah's Bed, Animals Aboard, Seven for a Secret, A Walk in the Wild Woods and The No-No Bird.

Recent updates about Jim Coplestone

Read a book day

Read a Book Day. Why not try A Walk in the Wild Woods by Lis Jones.

28 days ago

World Snake Day

Disssscover The No-No Bird for a sssssuper read! By Andrew Fusek Peters from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

2 months ago

Teddy Bear Picnic Day

A beary good book A Walk in the Wild Woods by Lis Jones from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

2 months ago

Summer Solstice - Longest Day of the Year

Tomorrow is the longest day of the year. Read about time in A Walk in the Wild Woods by Lis Jones from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

3 months ago

National Arbor Day (US)

You should read Two Nests by Laurence Anholt and Jim Coplestone. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, A Walk in the Wild Woods by Lis Jones from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

World Storytelling Day

Amazing!!! Seven for a Secret by Laurence Anholt and Jim Coplestone. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

World Storytelling Day

Could there be a better time to read A Walk in the Wild Woods by Lis Jones and Jim Coplestone. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

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