Peter Bailey

Peter Bailey

  • 5 stars across 69 books
Philip Pullman is one of the most highly respected children's authors writing today. Winner of many prestigious awards, including the Carnegie of Carnegies and the Whitbread Award, Pullman's epic fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials has been acclaimed as a modern classic. It has sold 17.5 million copies worldwide and been translated into 40 languages. In 2005 he was awarded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. He lives in Oxford. Peter Bailey has illustrated numerous children's books, and lives in Liverpool. He has illustrated books by some of Britain's best known authors and poets including Allen Ahlberg, Alexander McCall Smith and Philip Pullman. Peter Bailey has illustrated numerous children's books, and lives in Liverpool. He has illustrated books by some of Britain's best known authors and poets including Allen Ahlberg, Alexander McCall Smith and Philip Pullman.
4th May 2017

The Secret Garden: V&A Collector's Edition

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a magical novel for adults and children alike. This new hardback is one ... MoreThe Secret Garden: V&A Collector's Edition

(24 reviews) Review
1st January 2007

The Firework Maker's Daughter

What Lila wants to be more than anything else in the world is . . . a Firework-Maker! But firework-making is not just a... MoreThe Firework Maker's Daughter

(23 reviews) Review
1st June 2014

Cinderella

A beautifully illustrated picture book that brings new life to the classic tale. Meet Cinderella, a young girl with a wi... MoreCinderella

(13 reviews) Review
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A Little Princess

(11 reviews) Review
13th April 2007

Homecoming

(6 reviews) Review
10th December 2008

The Scarecrow and His Servant

Outrageously zany and filled with non-stop surprises, Simon Reade s theatrical adaptation of "The Scarecrow and His Serv... MoreThe Scarecrow and His Servant

(6 reviews) Review
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Pinocchio

The perfect gift for all ages, Pinocchio as you’ve never seen him before: telling his own story through the master story... MorePinocchio

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The Fastest Boy in the World

Eleven-year-old Solomon loves to run! The great athletes of the Ethiopian national team are his heroes and he dreams tha... MoreThe Fastest Boy in the World

(5 reviews) Review
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A Twist of Tales

Children's books superstar Julia Donaldson retells a trio of charming tales from across the world in a stunning full-col... MoreA Twist of Tales

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