Bruce Ingman – illustratör

This is the story of Alison HubbleWho went to bed single . . .And woke up double!A tale of MATHEMATICAL MAYHEM from magnificent illustrator Bruce Ingman and master storyteller Allan Ahlberg!Alison Hubble is shocked when she wakes up to find a twin in the bed next to her. And she keeps doubling . . . and doubling . . . and doubling!A fantastically funny and completely clever new picture book from the critically-acclaimed pair behind The Pencil and The Runaway Dinner.

"Surreal imagination, warmth and fun ... full of the recognizable delight of long summer days and family togetherness." Sunday TimesHold on tight for a funny and quirky new story set in the same world as Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman's celebrated classics, The Pencil and The Runaway Dinner.One morning, Banjo is helping his dad to wash the car. His little sister Elsie comes running up. "There's an egg in my egg cup!" she yells. "And a great big grey thing ... UNDER THE TABLE!"Brimming over with Allan Ahlberg's idiosyncratic voice, charm and character, and perfectly matched with Bruce Ingman's bold and playful illustrations, Under the Table is an irresistible read-aloud full of surprises ... oh, does Elsie discover such wonderful (and unexpected!) new friends in her lively and happy home!"Few writers understand children's sense of the absurd better than Ahlberg and this madcap story, with funny, detailed illustrations, will be a bedtime classic." Daily Mail"Improvisational good humour and playful writing make Under the Table as fun for adults to read aloud as it will be for children ages 3-7 to hear." The Wall Street Journal Look out for these other fantastic books by the same author and illustrator:THE PENCILTHE RUNAWAY DINNERPREVIOUSLY

‘Featuring loveable characters, daring deeds and exciting characters, this larger-than-life, laugh-out-loud picture book is perfect for imaginations and destined to be a repeat read at bedtime.’ – SLOAN! MagazineWatch out! A Giant Baby has been spotted in the kingdom!Summon the special advisors. Send out the knights in shining armour. Let loose the monster-size bear!Can anyone defeat this Giant Baby and bring peace back to the kingdom?A hilarious celebration of playtime and imagination, sure to entertain young and old alike. Featuring loveable characters, daring deeds and exciting adventures, this larger-than-life, laugh-out-loud picture book is perfect for igniting giant imaginations and destined to be a repeat read at bedtime.

“A hilarious and utterly enchanting new classic” The TimesA special fifteenth anniversary edition of a modern classic. The Pencil is a playful, witty, wonderfully quirky story about the power of imagination. Say hi to Banjo! Once a pencil draws him, there's no telling what will come next – a dog, a cat, a chase (of course), and a paintbrush to colour in an ever-expanding group of family and friends. But it's not long before the complaints begin – "This hat looks silly!" "My ears are too big!" – until the poor pencil has no choice but to draw … a rubber. Oh no! In the hands of Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman, can anything but havoc and hilarity ensue? "Few picture books today offer such subtle, imaginative, funny, thought-provoking fare" GuardianWINNER OF THE RED HOUSE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDSHORLISTED FOR THE ROALD DAHL FUNNY PRIZESHORLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARDOVER 150,000 COPIES SOLD Look out for these other fantastic books by the same author and illustrator:THE RUNAWAY DINNER UNDER THE TABLEPREVIOUSLY

"Surreal imagination, warmth and fun ... full of the recognizable delight of long summer days and family togetherness." Sunday TimesHold on tight for a funny and quirky new story set in the same world as Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman's celebrated classics, The Pencil and The Runaway Dinner.One morning, Banjo is helping his dad to wash the car. His little sister Elsie comes running up. "There's an egg in my egg cup!" she yells. "And a great big grey thing ... UNDER THE TABLE!" Brimming over with Allan Ahlberg's idiosyncratic voice, charm and character, and perfectly matched with Bruce Ingman's bold and playful illustrations, Under the Table is an irresistible read-aloud full of surprises ... oh, does Elsie discover such wonderful (and unexpected!) new friends in her lively and happy home!"Few writers understand children's sense of the absurd better than Ahlberg and this madcap story, with funny, detailed illustrations, will be a bedtime classic." Daily Mail"Improvisational good humour and playful writing make Under the Table as fun for adults to read aloud as it will be for children ages 3-7 to hear." The Wall Street Journal Look out for these other fantastic books by the same author and illustrator:THE PENCILTHE RUNAWAY DINNER PREVIOUSLY

"Funny, touching, ridiculous and dramatic - a treat from start to finish" Guardian Talk about fast food! The celebrated Allan Ahlberg is in his element in this fast-paced, funny story about what happens when dinner decides that it doesn't fancy being eaten. Just as hungry little boy Banjo is about to tuck into his sausage, it jumps right up off the plate and runs away! But the sausage – whose name is Melvin – isn't alone... He's followed by the fork, the knife, the table, the French fries and even the peas. And so the chase is on! Will Banjo ever catch up with his runaway dinner? And what (gulp) happens to Melvin if he does? Gloriously illustrated by the award-winning Bruce Ingman, this is a whacky, whimsical romp perfect for reading aloud.A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTIONA WASHION POST BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEARLook out for these other fantastic books by the same author and illustrator:THE PENCILUNDER THE TABLEPREVIOUSLY

An inventive, topsy-turvy, back-to-front story of fairytale characters and what they did ... previously.Do you know what Jack was doing before he climbed the beanstalk? Or what Jack and Jill were arguing about before they went up the hill? And what happened before that? And even before that? Find out what all your favourite storybook characters were up to previously – because every story, every person and everything started somewhere!"Lends itself to creative storytelling and the book is bound to find favour with teachers." The Bookseller Look out for these other fantastic books by the same author and illustrator:THE PENCILUNDER THE TABLETHE RUNAWAY DINNER