Satoshi Kitamura’s first children’s book was Angry Arthur - a brilliant depiction of a child’s cataclysmic tantrum. He is known and loved for his bright watercolours and dreamy landscapes.Photograph: Satoshi KitamuraTony Ross worked with Francesca Simon to create the art for the Horrid Henry books. His best-known character is the Little Princess, the star of I Want My Potty, I Want My Dinner, and I Don’t Want To Go To Bed.Photograph: Tony RossPeta Coplons lives and works in South Africa. Her books for children include, Spaghetti For Suzy and Frightened Fred.Photograph: Peta CoplonsSusan Varley was taught by Tony Ross. One of her most popular books is Badger’s Parting Gifts which won a Mother Goose Award in 1985. Photograph: Susan VarleyMax Velthuijs was one of Holland’s most important creators of children’s books. He became famous for his stories about a character called Frog. He died in 2005, aged 81.Photograph: Max VelthuijsPhilippe Dupasquier has written and illustrated over 25 books for children, including My Busy Day and No More Television!.Photograph: Philippe DupasquierDavid McKee's characters have achieved international fame - from fancy-dress wearing businessman Mr Benn, to Elmer The Patchwork Elephant.Photograph: David McKeeTony Ross worked with Francesca Simon to create the art for the Horrid Henry books. His best-known character is the Little Princess, the star of I Want My Potty, I Want My Dinner, and I Don’t Want To Go To Bed.Photograph: Tony RossEmma Chichester-Clark studied at the Royal College of Art, where she was taught by Quentin Blake. Her book I Love You, Blue Kangaroo has been translated into over 15 languages.Photograph: Emma Chichester-ClarkSatoshi Kitamura’s first children’s book was Angry Arthur - a brilliant depiction of a child’s cataclysmic tantrum. He is known and loved for his bright watercolours and dreamy landscapes.Photograph: Satoshi KitamuraAxel Scheffler is a star in the world of children’s books, and has created the artwork for many beloved characters including Julia Donaldson’s Gruffalo.Photograph: Axel SchefflerDavid McKee's characters have achieved international fame - from fancy-dress wearing businessman Mr Benn, to Elmer The Patchwork Elephant.Photograph: David McKeeIn the 1970s, Posy Simmonds became a cartoonist for the Guardian. Her children’s books include the brilliant Fred, a story about the secret nightlife of a very cool cat, and Lulu And The Flying Babies.Photograph: Posy Simmonds
