I've written and illustrated lots of books for babies, toddlers and older children, my latest being
'The Big Adventure Of The Smalls' which is out on 5th March.

After 15 years in London, myself, my partner Gerry, and our little girl moved to Northumberland. To help us feel at home we started drawing our surroundings. I like to draw from life, and these drawings often inspire new story ideas. The sea is just a short walk from our house and it is starting to appear in my books.

I'm currently illustrating a Michael Morpurgo text for Egmont. The book is set in Venice. I'd never been before, so booked a trip to fill some sketchbooks. You can see some of these pictures on my blog.

The Night Iceberg was selected for The White Ravens International Library and was shortlisted for Booktrust Early Years Award. It has been shortlisted for The Dundee Picture Book Award 2012. Fleabag won The Dundee Picture Book Award, was commended at The Sheffield Picture Book Award, and won Silver at the Norfolk Libraries Children's Book Awards. Blue Horse and Tilly won Best World Theme Story.