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Author and illustrator Lara Jones, who died in March 2010, was known and admired for her bright, jewel-like colours and her adorable, engaging characters. Lara studied Fine Art at Cheltenham College of Art, where she tackled enormous paintings on a stepladder. In Poppy Cat Lara created a warm and loveable character that children can identify with. Lara�s wish was always to recreate in her illustrations the magic and joy of being a child and to capture the essence of a child�s delight in discovering new experiences. The enduring appeal of Poppy Cat is testament to Lara�s success at portraying these. The Poppy Cat books have sold over 1 million copies worldwide and an animation based on the books is due to be broadcast on Nick Jnr from Spring 2011. Lara won the Sheffield Baby Book Award (Bronze Award) for GOODNIGHT POPPY CAT in 2004, and the Booktrust Early Years Book Award for POPPY CAT'S FARM in 2005. Full of steely determination, Lara was always moving onwards and upwards. She wanted to be challenged and excited by her work and she had started to create a style which, although utterly recognisable as that of the creator of Poppy Cat, had a wonderful freshness and charm. She took a new direction in her first collaboration with the writer Joyce Dunbar, I WANT A MINI TIGER, which was published in 2010. You can find out more about the Poppy Cat TV series on her own website: www.poppycat.com and about Lara at www.larajones.co.uk
Poppy Cat TV: Poppy Cat's Counting Adventure
Poppy Cat's Sticker Scene Fun
Poppy Cat TV: Mystery Trail
Poppy Cat TV: Blast Off!
Poppy Cat TV: All Aboard!
Ready, Steady Poppy Cat
Whizz, Whoosh, Poppy Cat
Faster, Faster, Poppy Cat
Poppy Cat's Garden
Poppy Cat Peekaboos: Whizz Bang, Poppy Cat
Poppy Cat Peekaboos: Party Time, Poppy Cat
Poppy Cat's Dream
Swap the Scene, Poppy Cat
Poppy Cat Loves Rainbows
Let's Play, Poppy Cat
Poppy Cat's Farm
Poppy Cat Bath Books: Poppy Cat Loves Rainy Days
Poppy Cat Bath Books: Poppy Cat Loves Swimming
Poppy Cat TV Activity Book B
Poppy Cat TV Board Book C
Poppy Cat TV Board Book D
Poppy Cat TV Little Library
Poppy Cat TV: Birthday Treasure
Poppy Cat Eco Book
Poppy Cat TV Cancelled record
I Want a Mini Tiger
Poppy Cat Loves Reading!
Poppy Cat Loves Parties!
Poppy Cat's First Words
Fairytale Poems
Poppy Cat Noisy Books: Poppy Cat Beep, Beep!
Poppy Cat Noisy Books: Poppy Cat Choo, Choo!
Poppy Cat Noisy Books: Poppy Cat Chug, Chug!
Poppy Cat Noisy Books: Poppy Cat Whoosh!
Poppy Cat's Sparkly Night
Mermaid Stories
Baby Bear's Birthday Hiccups!
Poppy Cat's Domino Fun
Poppy Cat Book and Domino Pack
Davy Dinosaur: Colours
Davy Dinosaur: Favourites
Davy Dinosaur: Patterns
Poppy Cat's Snowy Day
Davy Dinosaur: Counting
Ballerina Poems
Ballerina Stories
Poppy Cat's Magic Drawing Book
Poppy Cat Peekaboos: Snuggle Up, Poppy Cat
Poppy Cat Peekaboos: Messy Messy, Poppy Cat
Poppy Cat Pack
Fairy Stories
Poppy Cat Splash
Poppy Cat Hug
Poppy Cat Smile
Poppy Cat Munch
Princess Stories
Babies Can!
Poppy Cat Bath Books: Poppy Cat Loves Bathtime
Poppy Cat Bath Books: Poppy Cat Loves Splashing
Mermaid Poems
Poppy Cat Bath Books 16-copy Bag
Poppy Cat World Book Day Book: Poppy Cat Loves Rainbows
Poppy Cat World Book Day: Poppy Cat Loves Rainbows
Poppy Cat's Christmas
Fairy Poems
Poppy Cat's Jigsaw Book
Buggy Buddies: Poppy Cat Smile
Buggy Buddies: Poppy Cat Munch
Buggy Buddies: Poppy Cat Splash
Buggy Buddies: Poppy Cat Hug
Poppy Cat's Play House
Poppy Cat Towelling Toy
Poppy Cat's Happy Day
ZoomZoom Poppy Cat
YumYum Poppy Cat
Goodnight, Poppy Cat
Playtime, Poppy Cat
Lola & Binky:Fun at the Zoo (BB)
Lola and Binky Slipcase x4 (Ted Sma
Lola & Binky:Fun on the Farm (BB)
Lola & Binky:Fun at the Park (BB)
Lola & Binky:Fun on the Beach (BB)
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Poppy Cat's Happy Day is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.
9 days ago
You should read Buggy Buddies: Poppy Cat Hug by Lara Jones. Published by Campbell Books.
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Discover Baby Bear's Birthday Hiccups! by Penny Little. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.
Could there be a better time to read Poppy Cat's Dream by Lara Jones. Published by Campbell Books.
A remarkable book that your children will love. Goodnight, Poppy Cat by Lara Jones.
21 days ago
You should read YumYum Poppy Cat by Lara Jones. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.
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