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Grahame Baker-Smith

Grahame Baker-Smith

  • 5 stars across 7 books
Grahame is a self-taught illustrator from Oxford who completed his training at Berkshire
School of Art. He has worked in illustration for twenty years and in 2011 won the Greenaway Medal for his inspiring tale of fatherhood, FARTHER. He has illustrated two other picture books for Templar: the Greenaway shortlisted Leon and the Place Between and The Winter's Child.
5th April 2018

The Rhythm of the Rain

Issac plays in his favourite pool on the mountainside. As rain starts to fall, he empties his little jar of water into t... MoreThe Rhythm of the Rain

(7 reviews) Review
1st October 2011

FArTHER

A young boy, bewitched by his father's unrelenting passion to fly; a desperate craving that absorbs his every waking min... MoreFArTHER

(3 reviews) Review
15th August 2012

Robin Hood

The champion of the destitute and downtrodden rides again. Meet young Robin Hood before he becomes the hero of Sherwood ... MoreRobin Hood

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6th October 2016

The Twelve Days of Christmas: Panorama Pops

A beautiful festive pop-up book that brings to life the favourite Christmas carol. In this festive pop-up book,... MoreThe Twelve Days of Christmas: Panorama Pops

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5th November 2020

Wild is the Wind

Floating across the sky in her hot air balloon, Cassi watches a little swift dive and swoop through the still air. In th... MoreWild is the Wind

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26th October 2023

The Ever-changing Earth

Greenaway award-winner Graham Baker-Smith guides readers on an unforgettable journey through our Earth's incredible evol... MoreThe Ever-changing Earth

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19th May 2005

George's Magic Day

George the monkey is feeling glum, and his friends can't seem to cheer him up. He wants to fly, but monkeys just aren't ... MoreGeorge's Magic Day

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  • The Rhythm of the Rain

    The Rhythm of the Rain

    What a beautifully illustrated book that explains in a lyrical way the water cycle.  

    Such wonderful use of colour, creating light and dark and dep...

  • The Rhythm of the Rain

    The Rhythm of the Rain

    by SalB

    A beautiful journey; mindful and reflective story. A great bedtime story or treat on a rainy day. The illustrations are wonderful....

  • FArTHER

    FArTHER

    by MrsP512

    A beautifully written, poignant book about the relationship between father and son. It made my class gasp out loud when the son flew. It is so simple,...

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