David Roberts (illustrator)
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David Roberts is a British children's illustrator. He has illustrated a large number of books in both black and white and colour. His black and white work mainly features in books for older readers and he has worked with such well-known authors as Philip Ardagh
(on the Eddie Dickens and Unlikely Exploits series), G.P. Taylor (on the Mariah Mundi series), Chris Priestley
(on the Tales of Terror series), Mick Jackson
(on Ten Sorry Tales and The Bears of England), Susan Price
(on the Olly Spellmaker series), Jon Blake (on the Stinky Finger series) and Tom Baker
(on The Boy Who Kicked Pigs
). Mouse Noses on Toast by Daren King
won the Nestle Smarties Book Prize
in 2006 and following this Roberts collaborated on a number of other titles with King including Peter the Penguin Pioneer, Sensible Hare and the Case of Carrots and The Frightfully Friendly Ghosties series.
David Roberts also produces works for younger readers in picture book format. His most notable works being those for acclaimed children's author, and current Children's Laureate
, Julia Donaldson
(Tyrannosaurus Drip, The Troll and most recently Jack and the Flum Flum Tree). His other picture books include Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty, Dear Tabby by Carolyn Crimi, Mrs Crump's Cat by Linda Smith, Hopping Mad by Michael Catchpool, Don't Say That Willy Nilly by Anna Powell and The Dunderheads by Paul Fleischman
which was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal
in 2010.
Roberts is also the creator of the Dirty Bertie character who first appeared in two books penned by Roberts himself, Dirty Bertie in 2002 and Pooh! Is That You, Bertie? in 2004. Since then Roberts has worked with author Alan MacDonald
to create a series for older readers with titles such as Burp, Fetch, Kiss and Pants.
His sister, Lynn Roberts, is also an author, and they have collaborated on several retellings of fairy stories, including Rapunzel: A Groovy Fairy Tale, which was shortlisted for a Blue Peter Book Award and Little Red: A Fizzingly Good Yarn, which was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal
.
David Roberts has also illustrated the covers for the reprints of Enid Blyton's St Clares books, and the covers for the Molly Moon series by Georgia Byng
.
Philip Ardagh
Philip Ardagh is an English children's author, primarily known for the Eddie Dickens series of books. He has written more than 70 books including adult fiction and children's non-fiction....
(on the Eddie Dickens and Unlikely Exploits series), G.P. Taylor (on the Mariah Mundi series), Chris Priestley
Chris Priestley
- Biography and career :Chris Priestley was born in Hull, and has lived in Wales and Gibraltar. As a nine-year-old, he won a prize in a story-writing competition. Between 1976 and 1980, he studied at Manchester Polytechnic. Since 1983, he published his illustrations in The Times, The Independent,...
(on the Tales of Terror series), Mick Jackson
Mick Jackson (author)
Mick Jackson is a British writer from England, best known for his novel The Underground Man . The book, based on the life of William Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck, 5th Duke of Portland, was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and for the 1997 Whitbread Award for best first novel.- Overview :Mick...
(on Ten Sorry Tales and The Bears of England), Susan Price
Susan Price
Susan Price, born 1955 in Dudley in the West Midlands, is an award-winning English writer of novels for young adults. She also writes for younger children. She still lives in the Black Country.- Writing :...
(on the Olly Spellmaker series), Jon Blake (on the Stinky Finger series) and Tom Baker
Tom Baker
Thomas Stewart "Tom" Baker is a British actor. He is best known for playing the fourth incarnation of the Doctor in the science fiction television series Doctor Who, a role he played from 1974 to 1981.-Early life:...
(on The Boy Who Kicked Pigs
The Boy Who Kicked Pigs
The Boy Who Kicked Pigs is a short novel by actor Tom Baker, best known for playing the title role in the BBC sci-fi series, Doctor Who during the late 1970s. The novel is subtitled, "A grotesque masterpiece", and is illustrated with line drawings by David Roberts.- Plot :The novel begins by...
). Mouse Noses on Toast by Daren King
Daren King
Laurence Daren King is an award-winning contemporary English novelist. His debut novel, Boxy an Star, was shortlisted for the 1999 Guardian First Book Award and longlisted for the 1999 Booker Prize. He won first prize in the Nestle Children's Book Prize in 2006...
won the Nestle Smarties Book Prize
Nestlé Smarties Book Prize
The Nestlé Children's Book Prize, also known as the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, was an annual award given to children's books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. The prize was administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading, and sponsored by...
in 2006 and following this Roberts collaborated on a number of other titles with King including Peter the Penguin Pioneer, Sensible Hare and the Case of Carrots and The Frightfully Friendly Ghosties series.
David Roberts also produces works for younger readers in picture book format. His most notable works being those for acclaimed children's author, and current Children's Laureate
Children's Laureate
Children's Laureate is a position awarded in the UK once every two years to a distinguished writer or illustrator of children's books. A biannual bursary of £10,000 is offered...
, Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson
Julia Catherine Donaldson MBE is an English writer and playwright, best known as author of The Gruffalo and other children's books, many illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Of her 157 published works, 56 are widely available in bookshops...
(Tyrannosaurus Drip, The Troll and most recently Jack and the Flum Flum Tree). His other picture books include Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty, Dear Tabby by Carolyn Crimi, Mrs Crump's Cat by Linda Smith, Hopping Mad by Michael Catchpool, Don't Say That Willy Nilly by Anna Powell and The Dunderheads by Paul Fleischman
Paul Fleischman
Paul Fleischman is an American author of children's books. Both he and his father, children's author Sid Fleischman, have won the Newbery Medal. Paul is the 2012 US author nominee for the international Hans Christian Andersen Award.-Early life:...
which was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal
Kate Greenaway Medal
The Kate Greenaway Medal was established in the United Kingdom in 1955 in honour of the children's illustrator, Kate Greenaway. The medal is given annually to an outstanding work of illustration in children's literature. It is awarded by Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals...
in 2010.
Roberts is also the creator of the Dirty Bertie character who first appeared in two books penned by Roberts himself, Dirty Bertie in 2002 and Pooh! Is That You, Bertie? in 2004. Since then Roberts has worked with author Alan MacDonald
Alan MacDonald
Alan MacDonald is a children's writer living in Nottingham, England.- Writing :He has worked in a team of writers on TV shows such as Tweenies, Horrid Henry, Fimbles and Oggy and the Cockroaches...
to create a series for older readers with titles such as Burp, Fetch, Kiss and Pants.
His sister, Lynn Roberts, is also an author, and they have collaborated on several retellings of fairy stories, including Rapunzel: A Groovy Fairy Tale, which was shortlisted for a Blue Peter Book Award and Little Red: A Fizzingly Good Yarn, which was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal
Kate Greenaway Medal
The Kate Greenaway Medal was established in the United Kingdom in 1955 in honour of the children's illustrator, Kate Greenaway. The medal is given annually to an outstanding work of illustration in children's literature. It is awarded by Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals...
.
David Roberts has also illustrated the covers for the reprints of Enid Blyton's St Clares books, and the covers for the Molly Moon series by Georgia Byng
Georgia Byng
Lady Georgia Mary Caroline Byng, , is a British author of children's books and a former actress. Her first writing was for a comic strip, and her first published book was The Sock Monsters. Byng's best known work is Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism and its sequels, about a girl who finds a...
.