Tony Ross

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5 stars across 585 books

Tony Ross is a British illustrator and author, born in London on 29th September 1938. He is perhaps best known for the Little Princess books which he both writes and illustrates but he also illustrated the Horrid Henry books by Francesca Simon and more recently, he has illustrated David Walliams books such as The Midnight Gang.

He trained at the Liverpool School of Art and has worked as a cartoonist, graphic designer, and art director of an advertising agency. His very first picture book was published by Andersen Press in 1976, and since then he has gone on to illustrate more than 1000 books. A TV adaptation of his much-loved Little Princess series is currently showing on Channel 5’s Milkshake.

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Gangsta Granny

22nd February 2013

Gangsta Granny

Gangsta Granny, from Children's author David Walliams. Our hero Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to... MoreGangsta Granny

(266 reviews) Review

The Midnight Gang

24th October 2016

The Midnight Gang

Welcome to the Midnight Gang! Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for... the Midn... MoreThe Midnight Gang

(205 reviews) Review

Demon Dentist

26th September 2013

Demon Dentist

The new jaw-achingly funny novel from David Walliams, the number one bestselling author! Make your appointment if you ... MoreDemon Dentist

(180 reviews) Review

Awful Auntie

22nd September 2014

Awful Auntie

From number one bestselling author David Walliams comes another heartfelt but hilarious hoot of an adventure ... MoreAwful Auntie

(165 reviews) Review

The World’s Worst Children 1

2nd March 2023

The World’s Worst Children 1

The World’s Worst Children 1, from Children's author David Walliams. Are you ready to meet the World’s Worst C... MoreThe World’s Worst Children 1

(162 reviews) Review

Fing

21st February 2019

Fing

The jaw-achingly funny children's book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams - a deliciously daft Tall Story of... MoreFing

(146 reviews) Review

Billionaire Boy

9th June 2011

Billionaire Boy

Billionaire Boy, from Children's author David Walliams. Joe has a lot of reasons to be happy. About a billion ... MoreBillionaire Boy

(142 reviews) Review

Bad Dad

2nd November 2017

Bad Dad

Read David Walliams' latest bestselling children's book, Bad Dad , a fast and furious adventure for ... MoreBad Dad

(140 reviews) Review

The Ice Monster

6th November 2018

The Ice Monster

From No. 1 bestselling children's author, David Walliams comes his biggest and most epic adventure yet! Illustrated by... MoreThe Ice Monster

(107 reviews) Review

Ratburger

19th September 2012

Ratburger

The fifth screamingly funny novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in ... MoreRatburger

(97 reviews) Review

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Horrid Henry: Fun and Games

18th June 2026

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Recent Reviews

A Shakespeare Story: Much Ado About Nothing

by Bookwormjem

I read this as I'm going to be studying Much Ado About Nothing for GCSE English Lit! I thoroughly enjoyed it, it's very accessible and is accompanied ...
Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter

by Toppa

I really love this story! It's a poignant and sweet tale from the Happy Families series. It stars Daisy, who is a little who's Mum and Dad got divorce...
The Midnight Gang

by Sinobsan

The Midnight Gang was a really heart‑warming and funny book. I liked how the kids in the hospital made their own adventures at night, even thou...