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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

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

World Storytelling Day

Could there be a better time to read Two Nests by Laurence Anholt and Jim Coplestone. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

National Bed Month

Get tucked up in bed with Noah's Bed a brilliant bedtime read for you and your children. By Jim Coplestone from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

Great Storm of 1703

On this day 1703, the Great Storm struck central and southern England and thousands were killed. Time to read A Walk in the Wild Woods by Lis Jones. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

National Tree Week

A remarkable book that your children will love. Two Nests by Laurence Anholt.

4 years ago

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