Jessica Souhami

Jessica Souhami

  • 5 stars across 9 books

Jessica Souhami is an acclaimed artist and storyteller whose artwork is inspired by the shadow puppet shows she created and took on tour earlier in her career. Her illustrations, like her puppets, use brilliant colour and bold shapes and her characters leap and swoop across the spreads. She has an international following for her retellings of traditional tales from round the world. Among her many books are Sausages, Foxy! and The Little, Little House and, most recently, Honk Honk, Hold Tight.

1st September 2006

The Leopard's Drum: An Asante Tale from West Africa

Osebo the leopard has a fine drum, a huge drum, a "magnificent" drum. All the animals covet Osebo's drum, but he won't l... MoreThe Leopard's Drum: An Asante Tale from West Africa

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22nd January 2008

No Dinner!: The Story of the Old Woman and the Pumpkin

An old woman sets off through the forest to visit her granddaughter, when "Boo!" – one by one, out jump a hungry fox, a ... MoreNo Dinner!: The Story of the Old Woman and the Pumpkin

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3rd September 2007

Baba Yaga and the Stolen Baby

The black geese have been seen flying over the village, stealing children for the witch Baba Yaga, so Elena should be lo... MoreBaba Yaga and the Stolen Baby

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19th February 2009

Mrs Mccool and the Giant Cuchulainn

Thanks to the strength of his magic little finger, the giant Cuchulainn has fought all other giants and squashed them fl... MoreMrs Mccool and the Giant Cuchulainn

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1st April 2005

The Little, Little House

Joseph and his family feel squashed in their little, little house, with just a yard for the chickens and a small green p... MoreThe Little, Little House

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4th March 2010

Piglet'S Picnic

One sunny day, Piglet invites her friends on a picnic by the river, asking them to bring their favourite food. As she go... MorePiglet'S Picnic

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1st March 2003

The Leopard's Drum Big Book: An Asante Tale from West Africa

Osebo, the leopard, has a magnificent drum, but he won't let anyone else have it - not even Nyame the Sky-God. So Nyame ... MoreThe Leopard's Drum Big Book: An Asante Tale from West Africa

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15th January 2009

Sausages Big Book

A new Big Book edition of Jessica Souhami's retelling of a well-loved European folk tale. When a poor woodcutter called ... MoreSausages Big Book

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1st May 2003

Famous Adventures of a Bird-brained Hen

A simple retelling of the much-loved nursery rhyme, brought up-to-date with bright, bold collage illustrations and a sho... MoreFamous Adventures of a Bird-brained Hen

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