Sophy Henn

Sophy Henn

  • 5 stars across 60 books

 Sophy Henn lives and works in Sussex, England.
 She studied Fashion at Central Saint Martins, accidentally had a London-based career as an Art Director in advertising, then completed an MA at University of Brighton in Illustration. Now she writes and illustrates children's books in her studio, with a large cup of tea by her side, and can't quite believe her luck.
   Where Bear?,  her first book, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2015. She is also the World Book Day Illustrator for 2015 and 2016.

 

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6th August 2020

Pizazz: The super awesome new superhero series!

The first in a super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) NEW series for 7+ readers from the amazingly talented illus... MorePizazz: The super awesome new superhero series!

(42 reviews) Review
30th May 2019

All the Fun of the Fair

The second book in the wickedly funny series for ages six and up from the creator of Where Bear? , Pass It On and... MoreAll the Fun of the Fair

(18 reviews) Review
13th May 2021

The Best Worst Day Ever

Having the WORST DAY EVER? Turn that frown upside down in this wiggling, hooting, roaring adventure from picture book su... MoreThe Best Worst Day Ever

(17 reviews) Review
7th January 2021

Pizazz vs The New Kid: The super awesome new superhero series!

The super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) series from the amazingly talented Sophy Henn, award-winning author an... MorePizazz vs The New Kid: The super awesome new superhero series!

(15 reviews) Review
24th June 2021

Pizazz vs Perfecto: The Times Best Children's Books for Summer 2021

The third book in a SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff) new series for readers aged 7+ – ​from the amazingly t... MorePizazz vs Perfecto: The Times Best Children's Books for Summer 2021

(15 reviews) Review
5th April 2018

Story time with Ted

Story time, Ted! Which story will Ted hear today? A magical story full of wizards and magic spells? An adventure story f... MoreStory time with Ted

(14 reviews) Review
31st May 2018

Older Not Wiser

A wickedly funny new series for ages six and up from the creator of Where Bear? , Pass It On and... MoreOlder Not Wiser

(12 reviews) Review
7th August 2014

Where Bear?

From a major new picture book talent comes a deceptively simple and exquisitely illustrated picture book about a little ... MoreWhere Bear?

(10 reviews) Review
22nd June 2023

Pizazz vs The Future

The sixth book in the SUPER graphic novel-like series for readers aged 7+ from the amazingly talented illustrator and au... MorePizazz vs The Future

(8 reviews) Review
3rd October 2019

That's Snow Business!

The third book in the wickedly funny series for ages six and up from the creator of Where Bear? , Pass It On and ... MoreThat's Snow Business!

(7 reviews) Review
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Coming Soon

Sophy Henn Book 8 Sophy Henn Book 8

Sophy Henn Book 8

Paperback
2nd July 2026

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