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David Roberts Biography
Born in 1970 in Liverpool, David Roberts is an illustrator who has produced many picture books for younger children including collaborating with authors Julia Donaldson, Julian Clary and his sister Lynn Roberts who is also a writer. He has also worked with Alan MacDonald to create a series for older readers including titles such as Burp, Fetch, Kiss and Pants.

While studying fashion design at college in Manchester, David shared a house with two children's book illustrators and he became very inspired by their work. He then lived and worked in Hong Kong for a year where he started doing fashion illustration for local magazines and newspapers. On returning to England an agent advised him to recreate his portfolio geared towards children's illustrations and his first book, Frankie Stein's Robot was published in 1997. He has since illustrated over 70 books.

David Roberts Facts
David's first job after graduating was as a milliner - someone who makes hats.

As a child David loved reading The Faraway Tree, The Wishing Chair and Fantastic Mr Fox.

Our favourite David Roberts Book Characters
Mr and Mrs Bolds - from The Bolds series
Emily Vole - from The Fairy Detective Agency series
Berties - from the Dirty Bertie series