Vicky Barker Illustrator & Author

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Vicky Barker

5 stars across 56 books

Vicky is a designer, illustrator and art director based in Cheshire with the frequent escape to Los Angeles. She has worked in children's publishing for over 10 years beginning her journey at Usborne Publishing where she worked on MANY yummy (and some award winning) books for them, including titles for the popular Sticker Dolly Dressing and That's Not my... series'.

Since 2012 she has been freelancing and had the pleasure of working on a pretty broad range of books. From baby and novelty, activity and sticker books, all the way up to older fiction and non-fiction titles, for publishers including b small, Catnip, Really Decent Books, BOOM! Studios, Seraphim Ink and Egmont.

Real-Life Mysteries

1st September 2017

Real-Life Mysteries

WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2018 - Best Book with Facts. Have you ever wondered what exactly does go bump in the... More

(14 reviews)

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Darcy Dolphin is a Little Bit Magic!

1st June 2017

Darcy Dolphin is a Little Bit Magic!

Clarice Bean meets Finding Dory in this laugh-out-loud diary set under the sea! ... More

(10 reviews)

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Question Everything!

1st August 2020

Question Everything!

CRITICAL LITERACY SKILLS FOR ALL! We live in an information jungle! Join us to find your way through it with essential c... More

(6 reviews)

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Infographics for Kids

1st April 2015

Infographics for Kids

Infographics help us to understand information, learn it and remember it! This exciting activity book is a wonderful int... More

(5 reviews)

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Neon Nature Colouring & Sticker Activity Book

1st April 2015

Neon Nature Colouring & Sticker Activity Book

This activity book brings together stylish design fluorescent stickers and lots and lots of fascinating facts about the ... More

(4 reviews)

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The Fabulous Four Fish Fingers

1st August 2013

The Fabulous Four Fish Fingers

(3 reviews)

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Darcy Dolphin and the Best Birthday Ever!

11th January 2018

Darcy Dolphin and the Best Birthday Ever!

Clarice Bean meets Finding Dory in this laugh-out-loud diary set under the sea! Darcy Dolphin and friends are back fo... More

(2 reviews)

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Frozen Fish Fingers

16th October 2014

Frozen Fish Fingers

(1 review)

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My Big Animals Bookcase

22nd May 2015

My Big Animals Bookcase

(1 review)

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The Fintastic Diary of Darcy Dolphin

12th January 2017

The Fintastic Diary of Darcy Dolphin

Clarice Bean meets Finding Dory in this laugh-out-loud diary set under the sea! Join Darcy Dolphin and friends for so... More

(1 review)

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Question Everything!

1st August 2020

(6 reviews)

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Chemistry Activity Book: Activities About Atoms, Elements and Chemicals!

Paperback

1st October 2020

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Question Everything!

by Rolo07

Even though the book looks small, it's full of facts and useful information. ...
Question Everything!

by Ulzy

In an age where the word "fake news" misinformation is constantly heard, how can you know the truth from falsehood? This book is an invaluable toolkit...
Question Everything!

by PMK

Do not be deceived by the small size of this book, as it is jam packed with inspirational and educational content for children. My daughter (age 10) a...