Ged Adamson

Ged Adamson

  • 5 stars across 13 books
Ged Adamson has worked as a cartoonist, a storyboard artist, and a composer for TV and film. He grew up in Liverpool and now lives in London with his partner, Helen, and their son, Rex. He is the author and illustrator of the first book in the series, Shark Dog!, and Ava and the Rainbow (Who Stayed). He is also the author of Douglas, You Need Glasses! You can visit him online at  www.gedadamson.com.

Ged Adamson has worked as a cartoonist, a storyboard artist, and a composer for TV and film. He grew up in Liverpool and now lives in London with his partner, Helen, and their son, Rex. He is the author and illustrator of the first book in the series, Shark Dog!, and Ava and the Rainbow (Who Stayed). He is also the author of Douglas, You Need Glasses! You can visit him online at  www.gedadamson.com.
7th July 2022

The Elephant Detectives

A charming, funny adventure about missing elephants and finding friends.It's the perfect kind of day until Alan's elepha... MoreThe Elephant Detectives

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15th August 2024

Be Normal!: Why be normal . . . when you can be yourself?

A funny and touching story about friendship and celebrating individuality. Theo can't wait to get his very own dog. But ... MoreBe Normal!: Why be normal . . . when you can be yourself?

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4th June 2026

That Bird Can Draw!

Can Vera the bird (with a little help from Grandad) prove that EVERYONE can be great artist?Grandad has a new pet bird a... MoreThat Bird Can Draw!

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19th September 2013

Elsie Clarke and the Vampire Hairdresser

Elsie hates getting her haircut. There's absolutely nothing more terrifying for her. "They squirt you and they pull and ... MoreElsie Clarke and the Vampire Hairdresser

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7th March 2017

I Want to Grow

A dinosaur named Herb has noticed something about his friend Muriel: she's getting taller. Herb is not. Desperate to cat... MoreI Want to Grow

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5th April 2018

Ava and the Rainbow (Who Stayed)

From the author-illustrator of Shark Dog!, Ged Adamson, comes this beautiful story about the power of friendship between... MoreAva and the Rainbow (Who Stayed)

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29th October 2019

A Fox Found a Box

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1st February 2020

Bird Hugs

Bernard isn’t like other birds. His wings are impossibly long, and try as he might, he just can’t seem to fly. He’s left... MoreBird Hugs

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