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
Edison's Fantastic Phonograph by Diana Kimpton from Frances Lincoln Children's Books is a wonderful first sound book.
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A great read for all The Sandcastle by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books
15 days ago
Food Chain by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books is a picture perfect read
28 days ago
There’s no place like it... Big Foot by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books
1 month ago
There’s no place like it... Edison's Fantastic Phonograph by Diana Kimpton from Frances Lincoln Children's Books
A heroic read for a super day! The Great Dragon Rescue by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books
And with cake often come presents...Frank'n'Stan by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books
2 months ago
A great read to kick off the weekend! Hieronymus Betts and His Unusual Pets (Dual Language French/English) by M. P. Robertson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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