Author & Illustrator
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M. P. Robertson was born in Parsons Green, London. He studied Graphic Design at Hounslow Borough College, where he discovered a love for illustrated books. After leaving Hounslow he spent a year drawing in museums, cathedrals and on the underground before specialising in illustration at Kingston Polytechnic. Among the influences on his style are Mervyn Peake, Heath Robinson and Odile Redon. He believes that more than merely decorating a book, illustration should be integral to the narrative. Among is books for Frances Lincoln are The Egg, The Great Dragon Rescue and The Dragon Snatcher; Hieronymus Betts and his Unusual Pets, Big Brave Brian, The Sandcastle and Food Chain. He lives in Bradford on Avon with his partner and two sons.
The Dragon and the Gruesome Twosome
Frank'n'Stan
Big Foot
The Great Dragon Rescue
Big Brave Brian (Dual Language French/English)
Food Chain
The Egg
Hieronymus Betts and His Unusual Pets (Dual Language Polish/English)
Hieronymus Betts and His Unusual Pets (Dual Language French/English)
The Sandcastle
Ice Trap!
Edison's Fantastic Phonograph
Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and The Great Dragon Rescue. The perfect read for storytime! M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
16 days ago
Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and The Dragon and the Gruesome Twosome. The perfect read for storytime! M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and The Sandcastle. The perfect read for storytime! M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and Frank'n'Stan. The perfect read for storytime! M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
A family read...Frank'n'Stan by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books
17 days ago
On this day 1835, the first instalment of Hans Christian Andersen "Fairy Tales" was published in Denmark. Why not try The Great Dragon Rescue by M. P. Robertson. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
24 days ago
On this day 1835, the first instalment of Hans Christian Andersen "Fairy Tales" was published in Denmark. Why not try The Dragon and the Gruesome Twosome by M. P. Robertson. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
It's #NationalSiblingsDay so why not read Frank'n'Stan by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books
1 month ago
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