Ian Smith

Ian Smith

  • 5 stars across 12 books
Smriti Prasadam-Halls has been a children's writer and editor for more than ten years and has written several children's books for the very young, including Jingle Jangle Jungle, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, Hello, Bugs! and Monkey Business.


Ian Smith spent much of his childhood drawing on walls, reading about knights and defending the sandpit from terrible dragons, (who just happened to look a lot like his sisters). When he got a bit older he moved to Bristol to study for a BA in Illustration at the University of the West of England. Before he knew it he'd turned into an illustrator (and not a knight after all).


Series consultant Nikki Gamble is the director of Just Imagine, a specialist resource and training centre for Primary English. She is Associate Consultant at the University of London, Institute of Education.
6th April 2023

The King's Runaway Crown: A coronation caper

The day of the new king's coronation has arrived. It's a stupendous day, an exciting day, a MOST important day - and eve... MoreThe King's Runaway Crown: A coronation caper

(3 reviews) Review
7th April 2016

Norman the Naughty Knight

Telling tales lands Norman in tons of trouble in this funny adventure that's perfect for children learning ... MoreNorman the Naughty Knight

(1 review) Review
4th May 2017

Norman the Naughty Knight and the Flying Horse

Norman and Doris the Dragon get ready for the big joust – but Norman’s silly stories land him in trouble ag... MoreNorman the Naughty Knight and the Flying Horse

(1 review) Review
6th April 2023

Wanna See a Penguin?

Join two friends on a wild penguin chase around the city. Our self-described penguin 'expert' finds black-and-white anim... MoreWanna See a Penguin?

(1 review) Review
27th February 2014

Norman the Naughty Knight: Blue Banana

Telling tales lands Norman in tons of trouble! Norman the Knight has told so many silly stories that his family are all ... MoreNorman the Naughty Knight: Blue Banana

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29th March 2010

Leapfrog Rhyme Time: The World's Biggest Banana

All the animals in the jungle are hungry. As they're looking for their lunch they get a a big surprise! Leapfrog Rhyme ... MoreLeapfrog Rhyme Time: The World's Biggest Banana

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11th November 2010

Leapfrog: Prickly Ballroom

Porcupine LOVES to dance. And when he sees a poster for a dance competition, he couldn't be more excited. But he has a p... MoreLeapfrog: Prickly Ballroom

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10th January 2008

Tadpoles: Rooster's Alarm

In this fun rhyming story, all the animals on the farm are coming out with the wrong noises! Could Rooster be to blame?... MoreTadpoles: Rooster's Alarm

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