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Jean Adamson

5 stars across 65 books

Jean Adamson is the creator of more than 100 much-loved children's books spanning five decades.
She studied Illustration at Goldsmiths where she met her future husband and writing partner Gareth Adamson (1925-1982). They worked on children's books together, with Gareth producing the storylines and Jean the illustration, including Topsy and Tim.
More than 140 Topsy and Tim titles have been published, selling upwards of 21 million copies around the world. Since 1998, over a million copies have been sold in the UK alone. Sixty episodes of an animated TV series followed, and three seasons of a live-action version have broadcast on CBeebies, which won the BAFTA Pre-school Live Action award in 2016.
In 1999 Jean Adamson was awarded an MBE for her services to children's literature.

Topsy and Tim: The New Baby

2nd April 2009

Topsy and Tim: The New Baby

Are you going to be a big brother or sister? How exciting! Topsy and Tim's friend, Tony, is a big brother! At first he g... MoreTopsy and Tim: The New Baby

(11 reviews) Review

Wipe-Clean First Spellings: Start School with Topsy and Tim

5th May 2016

Wipe-Clean First Spellings: Start School with Topsy and Tim

This Topsy and Tim activity book has shiny, wipe-clean pages and a special pen to make practising first spellings as eas... MoreWipe-Clean First Spellings: Start School with Topsy and Tim

(10 reviews) Review

Topsy and Tim: Go to the Dentist

6th August 2009

Topsy and Tim: Go to the Dentist

Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having ... MoreTopsy and Tim: Go to the Dentist

(9 reviews) Review

Topsy and Tim: Go on an Aeroplane

2nd April 2009

Topsy and Tim: Go on an Aeroplane

Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children havin... MoreTopsy and Tim: Go on an Aeroplane

(6 reviews) Review

Topsy and Tim: Go to Hospital

5th August 2010

Topsy and Tim: Go to Hospital

Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having ... MoreTopsy and Tim: Go to Hospital

(6 reviews) Review

Topsy and Tim: Start School

2nd April 2009

Topsy and Tim: Start School

Topsy and Tim are starting school! Join Topsy and Tim on their first day at school. Topsy and Tim are taught about the s... MoreTopsy and Tim: Start School

(5 reviews) Review

Topsy and Tim: At the Farm

1st April 2010

Topsy and Tim: At the Farm

Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children havin... MoreTopsy and Tim: At the Farm

(5 reviews) Review

Topsy and Tim: Safety First

2nd June 2011

Topsy and Tim: Safety First

Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having ... MoreTopsy and Tim: Safety First

(4 reviews) Review

Topsy and Tim: Meet the Police

2nd June 2011

Topsy and Tim: Meet the Police

Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having ... MoreTopsy and Tim: Meet the Police

(4 reviews) Review

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Topsy and Tim: On the Farm anniversary edition

27th February 2020

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Recent Reviews

Topsy and Tim: At the Farm

by Traceymitch

These books are Great they never go out of fashion and are very well written and illustrated. And the children can relate to these stories. ...
Topsy and Tim: The New Baby

by Momof3

I loved the old topsy and tim books as a child and my kids love these. This one is about topsy and Tim's friend Tony's new baby sibling. The book cove...
Topsy and Tim: Go on an Aeroplane

by Momof3

I loved the original version of this story when I was younger. My children also love this story, they like hearing about all the different things that...

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