Derek Matthews

Derek Matthews

  • 4 stars across 29 books
Derek Matthews was born in 1950 and studied Graphic Design at the Kingston School of Art, now Kingston University. Derek's Happy Snappy(R) series, produced by Templar Publishing, has become a best-selling list, with over 3 million copies sold worldwide to date. Jenny Broom studied at the Slade and now writes, edits and illustrated fiction and non-fiction for children of all ages.
14th January 2000

Jolly Jungle

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1st July 2008

Felt Town

Each bright and wacky book in this series contains 30 felt pieces and 8 felt play areas to stimulate interaction and gro... MoreFelt Town

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30th November 2013

Once Upon a Time

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1st May 2001

Pet Parade

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16th September 2010

Pet Shop Follies

The pet shop has opened, but no one is coming in. What can the animals do to attract customers? A hamster has an idea: "... MorePet Shop Follies

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25th July 2016

Monsters

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3rd July 2008

Prince Jake: Monster Madness

Uh oh, Jake's in trouble! It's his mum's birthday and Jake has forgotten. What an earth can he get as a last-minute pres... MorePrince Jake: Monster Madness

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1st October 2011

Santa's Song

This much-loved Snappy Christmas title is back, bigger and better than before! With a new trim to coordinate with the Sn... MoreSanta's Song

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