Kevin Waldron

Kevin Waldron

  • 5 stars across 8 books
Kevin Waldron was born in Dublin. After deciding that children's book illustration was for him, Kevin found a studio in central London where he works with other illustrators. Kevin's first book, Mr Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo (Templar Publishing), which unveiled Mr Peek, his eccentric and amazing new character, won the Bologna Ragazzi Award Opera Prima Award in 2009. He illustrated Tiny Little Fly (Walker Books) a witty book of rhyme by Michael Rosen, in 2009 before emigrating to America. He now lives in New York.
He was chosen for a Book Trust Best New Illustrators Award in 2011. Kevin works with gouache, pen and ink (he broke lots of nibs making the pink scratches you see on the hippo in Tiny Little Fly!), charcoal, whatever is lying around and whatever he can use to get the texture he is after.
24th August 2017

Chocolate Cake

When I was a boy, I had a favourite treat. It was when my mum made . . . CHOCOLATE CAKE! Ohhh! I LOVED chocola... MoreChocolate Cake

(14 reviews) Review
2nd October 1997

The Owl and the Pussycat

A combination book and audio cassette of Edward Lear's classic nonsense poem.... MoreThe Owl and the Pussycat

(4 reviews) Review
7th July 2011

Tiny Little Fly

A stunning, bold and funny picture book for the very young, from former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen and illustrato... MoreTiny Little Fly

(4 reviews) Review
1st April 2010

The Owl and The Pussycat

The Owl and the Pussycat went to sea In a beautiful pea green boat, They took some honey, and plenty of money, Wrapped u... MoreThe Owl and The Pussycat

(1 review) Review
5th September 2013

Cuil Bheag Og (Tiny Little Fly)

A stunning, bold and funny picture book from Michael Rosen and rising star illustrator Kevin Waldron, in the Irish langu... MoreCuil Bheag Og (Tiny Little Fly)

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1st May 2009

Mr Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo

Poor old Mr Peek has a bad start to his day! Putting on his son's jacket by mistake, he goes about his daily rounds at t... MoreMr Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo

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10th August 2023

Today Is for You!

Shout out GOOD MORNING! Shout out HOORAY! Shout it together… HOORAY FOR TODAY!Every new day is brimming with possibility... MoreToday Is for You!

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16th July 2026

A Day Off School

A hilarious story full of action and adventure from two highly regarded, award-winning picture-book creators. ... MoreA Day Off School

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