Alex Barrow

Alex Barrow

  • 5 stars across 18 books
Gabby Dawnay (Author)
Gabby is the wordy half of the author and illustrator team that created A Possum's Tail (nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal) and London Calls . Gabby is also heavily involved with children's magazine OKIDO , and also writes for the CBeebies series 'Messy Goes to OKIDO' and Eco Kids Planet magazine.

Alex Barrow (Illustrator)
Alex is the artist side of the author and illustrator team that create d A Possum's Tail (nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal) and London Calls . He also draws for children's magazine OKIDO .

8th April 2021

If I had an octopus

I really want a clever pet, a pet with many charms. The sort of pet with talents, and a large amount of arms Have you ev... MoreIf I had an octopus

(6 reviews) Review
27th February 2020

If I had a sleepy sloth

As read on Cbeebies bedtime storiesIn this charming trip of the imagination, a little girl delights in experiencing life... MoreIf I had a sleepy sloth

(5 reviews) Review
9th February 2017

If I had a dinosaur

As read by Eddie Redmayne for CBeebies Christmas Day Bedtime StoryWINNER of the 'Best Preschool Book' - Made For Mums Aw... MoreIf I had a dinosaur

(4 reviews) Review
12th May 2022

If I had a kangaroo

The latest instalment in the bestselling If I had... series imagines life with a kangaroo as a pet. With rollicking r... MoreIf I had a kangaroo

(4 reviews) Review
6th February 2014

A Possum's Tail

A Possum's Tail follows Samuel Drew and his toy dog as they make their way to visit the possums at London Zoo. Disappoin... MoreA Possum's Tail

(2 reviews) Review
4th October 2018

A House for Mouse

A House for Mouse tells the story of a little grey mouse who leaves his tiny hole in the forest to explore the wider wor... MoreA House for Mouse

(2 reviews) Review
20th August 2020

If I had a unicorn

GOLD award winner, MadeForMums Awards 2021 Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have a unicorn for a pet? B... MoreIf I had a unicorn

(2 reviews) Review
18th August 2014

London Calls!

From the creators of A Possum's Tail comes another rollicking rhyming adventure! Taking in all the major sights and soun... MoreLondon Calls!

(1 review) Review
20th October 2022

If I had a vampire bat

A laugh-out-loud bedtime story in which a little girl imagines what it would be like to have a vampire bat for a pet. ... MoreIf I had a vampire bat

(1 review) Review
1st November 2016

London Calls! Sticker Activity Book

See the sights of London in this fun-filled sticker book. The very best of London s palaces, parks, art galleries, shops... MoreLondon Calls! Sticker Activity Book

(0 reviews) Review
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