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5 stars across 5 books

Jim Field Biography
Jim Field is a lead-driven, pencil-pushing, 25-frames-per-second Led Zeppelin fan. He is also a hugely talented illustrator and animation director. His first picture book Cats Ahoy! won the Booktrust Roald Dahl Funny Prize and was nominated for the Kate Greenaway award. He has since illustrated a string of bestselling, multi-award-winning children's books, including Oi Frog! and The Lion Inside, as well as young fiction series Rabbit and Bear.

Jim grew up in Farnborough and loved drawing from a very young age, eventually going on to study animation at Hull School of Art and Design. He now lives in Paris with his wife and daughter. He likes playing the guitar and drinking coffee.

Jim Field Facts
In 2013 Jim designed and art-directed the interactive children's exhibition ‘Journey to Space' at the Discover Children's Story Centre in London.

Jim has been chosen as the illustrator for World Book Day 2018. He has worked again with author Kes Gray on the Oi books and is delighted that Oi Goat! has been selected as one of the World Book Day titles.

Our favourite Jim Field Book Characters
Dog - from the Oi! book series
Malcolm - from AniMalcolm
Barry Bennett - from The Parent Agency

Our favourite Jim Field Book Quotes
“It felt like the scariest thing he could do...But if you want things to change, you first have to change you.” (The Lion Inside)

"It's very simple, really. Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools, gophers sit on sofas, and frogs sit on logs." (Oi Frog)

Monsieur Roscoe in the City

11th April 2024

Monsieur Roscoe in the City

Learn French with Monsieur Roscoe as he heads on an adventure through the city . . .Monsieur Roscoe is planning a birthd... MoreMonsieur Roscoe in the City

(11 reviews) Review

Y Llew Tu Mewn / The Lion Inside

12th November 2020

Y Llew Tu Mewn / The Lion Inside

This is a feel good rhyming story book. The main character is a little mouse, who is trying his best to make himself hea... MoreY Llew Tu Mewn / The Lion Inside

(2 reviews) Review

Hoigh! Cait!

25th February 2013

Hoigh! Cait!

(0 reviews) Review

Monsieur Roscoe on Holiday Board Book

4th August 2022

Monsieur Roscoe on Holiday Board Book

Monsieur Roscoe and his goldfish, Fry, are off on the holiday of a lifetime - and you're invited too! From the multi-awa... MoreMonsieur Roscoe on Holiday Board Book

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Monsieur Roscoe in the City

11th April 2024

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Recent Reviews

Monsieur Roscoe on Holiday

by Kaysto

‘ I give it a solid ten, I liked that it shows how fun holidays are. I like the little fish and monsieur roscoe they are so cute. I Like to speak fren...
Y Llew Tu Mewn / The Lion Inside

by KerriS

Fun, imaginative story of bravery and friendship. A tiny mouse wants a big roar but discovers something far better....
Monsieur Roscoe in the City

by Vic_ap_G

really wonderful book that slowly introduces French through the book.

B loved the added search and find tasks through the book and Jim Field's ill...

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