Jane Simmons

Jane Simmons

  • 5 stars across 42 books
Before Jane could walk she was painting and drawing. She cried after her first day at school because they hadn't taught her to read and write in one day. From then on she hasn't stopped. Jane moved with her family and many animals around the world, living in houses, flats and camper vans moving from school to home education and back to school. Jane has continued to travel, write, draw and paint, always with animals, living in squats, tents, vans and boats. As a mature student she studied a BA in illustration at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge and won the highest awards given in the Macmillan Children's Book Prize for both her final two years. Jane shot to fame with the success of her DAISY picture books, all about an irresistible little duck with big feet. More success followed with EBB AND FLO, whose characters were brought to life on television. Jane, her husband, and her menagerie of rescued animals travelled to and around the Mediterranean on her ex-fishing boat home and her adventures have provided the inspiration for many of her books. Most recently Jane has turned her hand to fiction, with the exciting adventures of BERYL GOES WILD and SHIP'S CAT DORIS. Jane is currently living in France with her boat not far away.
1st May 2005

Ebb And Flo And The Greedy Gulls

When some greedy gulls eat the picnic, it's poor Ebb who gets the blame - so she goes off in a sulk. But when a stor... MoreEbb And Flo And The Greedy Gulls

(2 reviews) Review
4th April 2013

Lily Gets Lost

Curious Lily meets all the farm animals but discovers that she's happiest with her mamma, in this gentle and reassuring ... MoreLily Gets Lost

(2 reviews) Review
1st September 2002

Where The Fairies Fly

An enchanting and magical tale of fantasy. With shimmering, glimmering fairies on a glittering cover, this is the perfec... MoreWhere The Fairies Fly

(1 review) Review
2nd March 2006

Ebb And Flo And The Sea Monster

Flo is fascinated when Granny tells her all about the legend of Morgawr, the sea monster. Ebb is more interested in chew... MoreEbb And Flo And The Sea Monster

(1 review) Review
2nd September 2004

Come On, Daisy!

Mamma Duck tells Daisy to stay close, but Daisy thinks that chasing dragonflies and bouncing on lilypads looks much mor... MoreCome On, Daisy!

(1 review) Review
1st May 2005

Ebb And Flo And The Baby Seal

Ebb wants to play but Flo and Mum are too busy. So when Ebb finds a baby seal on the beach, they play together all aft... MoreEbb And Flo And The Baby Seal

(1 review) Review
2nd January 2009

Beryl Goes Wild

When Beryl escapes from the lorry taking her to the abattoir, she finds a new and rather frightening world. A world of w... MoreBeryl Goes Wild

(1 review) Review
1st September 2005

Pog And The Birdies

When a little bird lands right next to Pog and starts to sing, Pog thinks it is the sweetest music he has ever heard. Bu... MorePog And The Birdies

(1 review) Review
1st January 2000

Daisy and the Egg

(1 review) Review
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