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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
On this day in 1877, Thomas Edison records himself reciting "Mary had a little lamb". Why not try Edison's Fantastic Phonograph by Diana Kimpton. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
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On this day in 1877, inventor Thomas Edison demonstrated his phonograph for the first time. A good time to read Edison's Fantastic Phonograph by Diana Kimpton. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
7 days ago
A remarkable book that your children will love. Frank'n'Stan by M. P. Robertson.
16 days ago
You should read The Great Dragon Rescue by M. P. Robertson. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
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Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Food Chain by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read Big Foot by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read Edison's Fantastic Phonograph by Diana Kimpton from Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Discover Food Chain by M. P. Robertson. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
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