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
End #InternationalFriendshipMonth by reading Big Foot by M. P. Robertson. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
12 days ago
On this day in 1878, Thomas Edison was granted a patent for his phonograph. Why not read Edison's Fantastic Phonograph by Diana Kimpton and M. P. Robertson. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
21 days ago
Happy birthday to Polar Explorer Ernest Shackleton, born on this day 1874. Discover Ice Trap! by Meredith Hooper and M. P. Robertson. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
25 days ago
Edison's Fantastic Phonograph by Diana Kimpton and M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books is brilliant!
27 days ago
A story all about friendship and friends. Big Foot by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
29 days ago
Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Big Foot by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books
1 month ago
Learn about what it means to be a scientist in Edison's Fantastic Phonograph by Diana Kimpton from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
Who doesn't love a good tale about a dragon? Read The Great Dragon Rescue by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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