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M. P. Robertson

Author & Illustrator

About M. P. Robertson

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.

Recent updates about M. P. Robertson

World Tuna Day

How about a fishy read Food Chain by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books 

3 years ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), The Great Dragon Rescue by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

3 years ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), The Dragon and the Gruesome Twosome by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

3 years ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), The Sandcastle by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

3 years ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), Frank'n'Stan by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

3 years ago

World Day for Water

Food Chain by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books - a book to discover what's in the vast oceans!

3 years ago

World Storytelling Day

You'll love Edison's Fantastic Phonograph by Diana Kimpton and M. P. Robertson. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

3 years ago

St David's Day

Celebrate St David's Day with The Great Dragon Rescue by M. P. Robertson. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

3 years ago

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