Jenni Desmond

Jenni Desmond

  • 5 stars across 18 books
Jenni Desmond is an award-winning illustrator, artist and picture book author whose books have been translated into over 20 languages. She has won The New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award, the Camrbidgeshire 'Read it Again' picture book award, and a Maurice Sendak Fellowship. Jenni lives in East London UK with her husband and baby daughter. When she's not in her studio, you'll find her cooking, cycling and swapping city life for long hikes down by the sea shore or up in the hills and the mountains.
15th April 2021

Fourteen Wolves: A Rewilding Story

'A magical true story with stunningly beautiful illustrations. It is a book to treasure forever' David Walliams, comedia... MoreFourteen Wolves: A Rewilding Story

(12 reviews) Review
6th April 2015

The First Slodge

Once upon a slime, there was a Slodge. The first Slodge in the universe. She saw the first moon and stars, the first fru... MoreThe First Slodge

(10 reviews) Review
11th January 2018

Blue Monster Wants It All!

".A wild and witty adventure with exuberantly naive pictures." - The Sunday Times Blue Monster loves brand new things.... MoreBlue Monster Wants It All!

(4 reviews) Review
3rd July 2014

The Valley of Adventure

The Valley of Adventure is the third thrilling instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-... MoreThe Valley of Adventure

(4 reviews) Review
2nd July 2015

The Zebra Who Ran Too Fast

A visually stunning story about the meaning of friendship from award-winning new talent, Jenni Desmond.From the exciting... MoreThe Zebra Who Ran Too Fast

(3 reviews) Review
7th April 2016

Albert's Tree

A picture book about making new friends from the award-winning Jenni Desmond. Waa! Waa! Waa! Albert's favou... MoreAlbert's Tree

(3 reviews) Review
24th May 2018

Migration: Incredible Animal Journeys

THE INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON SOLD IN 10 LANGUAGES – FROM AWARD-WINNING ILLUSTRATOR JENNI DESMOND AND UK TRAVEL WRITER OF... MoreMigration: Incredible Animal Journeys

(2 reviews) Review
7th April 2022

One World: 24 Hours on Planet Earth

Nicola Davies and Jenni Desmond's first collaboration: a spectacular tour of Planet Earth and a powerful rallying cry.Wh... MoreOne World: 24 Hours on Planet Earth

(1 review) Review
2nd January 2025

Be Bold, Bob

A warm and reassuring story of friendship, confidence and finding your voice.In the heart of the forest, everyone is get... MoreBe Bold, Bob

(1 review) Review
10th September 2015

Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks: Oxford Level 7: Not Ethan Again!

Not Ethan Again! is a charmingly-illustrated story of jam, frogs and sibling rivalry. Jessie's brother Ethan is always t... MoreOxford Reading Tree Story Sparks: Oxford Level 7: Not Ethan Again!

(0 reviews) Review
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