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Laurence Anholt

Author & Illustrator

About Laurence Anholt

Born in 1959 to a Dutch family with Persian roots, Laurence Anholt spent his early years in Holland. He trained as a painter at Falmouth School of Art where he met his wife, the artist, Catherine Anholt. Laurence went on to take a Master’s Degree in Fine Art at the Royal Academy in London.

The Anholts have produced more than 200 children’s books, which have been translated into 30 languages. Their titles have won numerous awards including the Nestlé Smarties Gold Award on two occasions. Many of their books are written by Laurence and illustrated by Catherine, but Laurence has written for several other artists including Arthur Robins and Tony Ross, and in addition, he self-illustrates his Anholt’s Artists series, an introduction to great art for young children.

Laurence’s first full-length novel, The Hypnotist was published by Penguin Random House in 2016.

The Anholts have three grown up children: Claire works for the United Nations in Geneva, and twins, Tom and Maddy are a Berlin based artist and an actor in London. They also have twin grandchildren, Nina and Felix.

Catherine and Laurence live in an ‘upside down’ eco-house, surrounded by wildflower meadows overlooking the sea in Devon. Laurence’s passions are family, art, bees, books and Buddhism.

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Recent updates about Laurence Anholt

International Museums Day

Read Cézanne and the Apple Boy by Laurence Anholt from Frances Lincoln Children's Books to delve into the past!

14 days ago

National Share-a-Story Month

Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and Chimp and Zee and the Big Storm. The perfect read for storytime! Laurence Anholt from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

16 days ago

International Day of Families

Tell Us a Story, Papa Chagall is a great book by Laurence Anholt from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

17 days ago

National Arbor Day (US)

Amazing!!! The Forgotten Forest by Laurence Anholt. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

1 month ago

World Creativity and Innovation Day

Looking for books that help you discover and explore? Try Leonardo and the Flying Boy Big Book by Laurence Anholt. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

1 month ago

April Events

Enjoy the sunshine and relaxing in the garden while the kids read Chimp and Zee and the Big Storm by Laurence Anholt from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

1 month ago

World Art Day

Cézanne and the Apple Boy is a brilliant read to inspire young artists. By Laurence Anholt from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

1 month ago

World Art Day

So why not enjoy Tell Us a Story, Papa Chagall by Laurence Anholt from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

1 month ago

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