Follow

Karl Newson

Author & Illustrator

About Karl Newson

Karl Newson is a best-selling, multi-award-winning children's book author. Author of the award winning picture book I Am a Tiger, the best-selling I Really Really Need a Wee and The Same But Different Too, plus many more! His stories have been translated in 29 languages around the world. Karl grew up in Norwich, England, and was inspired to write his first story when his children were small… he's been writing stories ever since. He lives in London now, in a wonky old house full of pot plants and books.

Recent updates about Karl Newson

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try I am a Tiger by Karl Newson from Macmillan Children's Books

2 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try I am not an Elephant by Karl Newson from Macmillan Children's Books

2 days ago

National Cake Day (US)

Watch Out! There's a Monster Coming! by Karl Newson from Andersen is brilliant!

2 months ago

Halloween

You'll love Watch Out! There's a Monster Coming! by Karl Newson. Published by Andersen.

3 months ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read I am a Tiger by Karl Newson from Macmillan Children's Books

3 months ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read I am not an Elephant by Karl Newson from Macmillan Children's Books

3 months ago

World Animal Day

Love animals? You'll love I am not an Elephant by Karl Newson. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

3 months ago

Karl Newson and Emily Hamilton

Out now! The Box Full of Wonders by Karl Newson, illustrated by Emily Hamilton. Published by Andersen.

6 months ago

Get the app today

Download our companion app from the App Store or Google Play.