Books by the author ANTHONY BROWNE

A Walk in the Park

A Walk in the Park

Anthony Browne

A heart-warming tale of friendship from supreme artist, Anthony Browne. One day Smudge and Charles (two very different children) take walks to the park with their dogs, Albert and Victoria. The dogs race off and chase each other around the park, while Smudge and Charles become the best of friends. First published in 1977, this tale of friendship which is one of the first books by internationally acclaimed picture book creator, Anthony Browne is available again in paperback.

Characters: AlbertCharlesVictoria

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Changes

Changes

Anthony Browne

A new edition of an outstanding picture book by one of the most popular of all contemporary author/illustrators.On Thursday morning at a quarter past ten, Joseph Kaye notices something odd about the kettle... Thus begins a remarkable day for Joseph, a day in which everything seems to change in the most peculiar of ways. The washbasin grows feet, the armchair becomes a gorilla, his bicycle wheel turns into an apple ... Joseph's father had said when he'd left that morning that everything was going to change. But what had he meant? The book explores the boy's state of mind as he prepares for the return of his parents with his new baby sister.

Characters: Joseph

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Gorilla

Gorilla

Anthony Browne

Celebrate 30 years of the classic award-winning picture book in this stunning new edition.Hannah loves gorillas but has never seen one. Her father's too busy to take her to the zoo – or for anything else come to that. For her birthday, Hannah asks her father for a gorilla – but is disappointed when she discovers that the gorilla she's got is just a toy one. But then something extraordinary happens ... the toy turns into a real gorilla, who puts on her father's hat and coat and takes her off for a magical visit to the zoo...

Characters: Hannah

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Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek

Anthony Browne

When their dog goes missing, Cy and Poppy play hide and seek to distract themselves. Poppy counts to ten and looks for Cy - but she can’t find him anywhere. But then there’s a rustling from the woods – maybe someone else can help her find him…?A reassuring tale of sibling love by the master Anthony Browne.

Characters: BillyCyLilyPercyPoppy

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Look What I've Got!

Look What I've Got!

Anthony Browne

A new edition of the master illustrator's story of a show-off getting his come-uppance.Jeremy, it seems, has everything: a new bicycle, a pirate outfit, an enormous bag of lollipops. But he won't share anything with Sam. Could it be, though, that Sam has something far more valuable? This stunning book is filled with visual jokes and a message to inspire.

Characters: JeremySam

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Piggybook

Piggybook

Anthony Browne

A stunning new edition of one of Anthony Browne's best-loved picture book stories.Mr Piggott and his two sons behave like pigs to poor Mrs Piggott – until, finally, she walks out. Left to fend for themselves, the male Piggotts undergo some curious changes!

Characters: PatrickSimon

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Silly Billy

Silly Billy

Anthony Browne

An atmospheric exploration of childhood worries and how to overcome them, by the 2000 Hans Christian Andersen Medal Winner.Billy is a bit of a worrier. He worries about hats and shoes. He worries about clouds and rain and giant birds. Most of all he worries about staying at other people's houses. His mum and dad try to help, but still Billy worries ... until a visit to his grandma's shows him how to overcome his fears with the aid of his imagination – and some tiny worry dolls.

Characters: Billy

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Through the Magic Mirror

Through the Magic Mirror

Anthony Browne

A new edition of master illustrator Anthony Browne's first book, full of visual surprises.Toby is fed up. Fed up with books, fed up with toys, fed up with everything. But when he walks through the magic mirror, things are amazingly different. Toby can hardly believe his eyes! Anthony Browne's first book is full of the surreal details and visual humour that have made him one of the world's most popular and acclaimed picture book artists.

Characters: Toby

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What If...?

What If...?

Anthony Browne

Joe is nervous about his first big party, and as Mum walks him along the darkening street to his friend’s house, his imagination starts to run wild. They search for the right place, looking through the windows, wondering "What if...?" while making surprising discoveries along the way.

Characters: Joe

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Willy And Hugh

Willy And Hugh

Anthony Browne

Willy hasn't got any friends and no-one ever lets him join in with their games.He is lonely . . . until the day he bumps into Hugh Jape in the park.Willy and Hugh are very different but they make a great team!

Characters: HughWilly

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Willy the Dreamer

Willy the Dreamer

Anthony Browne

A stunning Willy book with spectacular, surreal paintings – by one of the most acclaimed of all picture book artists.Willy loves to dream. He dreams that he’s a film star, a sumo wrestler, a ballet dancer, a painter, an explorer, a famous writer, a scuba diver… Sometimes he dreams that he can’t run but he can fly. He dreams he’s a giant or he’s tiny, a beggar or a king, in a strange landscape or all at sea. He dreams of fierce monsters and super heroes, of the past and, sometimes, the future. Willy’s dreamland is a gallery of amazing and magical pictures, each one magnificently executed and packed with bananas and slyly surreal details that cannot fail to intrigue and delight. The pictures pay homage to famous paintings by the likes of Dali, Magritte and Henri Rousseau, as well as film and book characters and much more.

Characters: Willy

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Willy the Wimp

Willy the Wimp

Anthony Browne

Celebrate the 30th birthday of this classic story about a gentle chimp fed up of being bullied.Willy wouldn’t hurt a fly – he even apologizes when someone hits him. The suburban gorillas call him Willy the Wimp. Then, one day, Willy answers a body-building advert ... with hilarious results! Celebrate 30 years of the classic picture book in this special anniversary edition by multiple-award-winner Anthony Browne.

Characters: Willy

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Willy The Wizard

Willy The Wizard

Anthony Browne

Willy the chimp loves football and dreams of being a star player.But he doesn't have any boots so he's never been picked for the team.Then, one evening, Willy meets a mysterious stranger and his luck begins to change . . .

Characters: Willy

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Sam and Soraya

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In 2022 we welcomed our little twins into the world. Since then we have been building up our home library full of baby books to try and give our boys the best start.

While books with characters called Sam are found in bookstores and charity shops throughout the land, we struggled to find any books with Soraya, Jasper, or Xander.

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