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A publisher’s postbag – in pictures

Illustrated envelopes by Axel Scheffler, Posy Simmonds, David McKee, Tony Ross and more
  
  


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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 Kitamura
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Tony 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 Ross
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Peta Coplons lives and works in South Africa. Her books for children include, Spaghetti For Suzy and Frightened Fred. Photograph: Peta Coplons
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Susan 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 Varley
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Max 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 Velthuijs
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Philippe Dupasquier has written and illustrated over 25 books for children, including My Busy Day and No More Television!. Photograph: Philippe Dupasquier
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David McKee's characters have achieved international fame - from fancy-dress wearing businessman Mr Benn, to Elmer The Patchwork Elephant. Photograph: David McKee
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Tony 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 Ross
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Emma 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-Clark
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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 Kitamura
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Axel 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 Scheffler
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David McKee's characters have achieved international fame - from fancy-dress wearing businessman Mr Benn, to Elmer The Patchwork Elephant. Photograph: David McKee
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In 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
 

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