Kenneth Anderson – illustratör

‘Funny, original and moving’The Sun ‘Pick of the Week’ December 2022The perfect festive story for readers aged 8 to 8,888!Meet the HUMBUG Family!Christmas Elves, but not as we know them...The Humbugs aren't the kind of family you see on sparkly wrappingpaper, or in snowy storybooks about Santa'sgrotto. You won't see them on the front of Christmas cards,and they definitely won't be knitted on your grandma's favouritefestive jumper. Those happy scenes are only for thelikes of the workshop elves and certainly not the Humbugs.Nope!They manage a much less glamorous part of Santa's factory, theRPD Department... That's Reindeer Poo Disposalto you and me. YUCK!But when a mince-pie-related-mishap combined with anunfortunate letter-losing-incident sees them exiled fromtheir home, the Humbugs - together with their clumsy Reindeer, Blister,and wheelie-bin sleigh - go on a great and daring adventure,where they discover the true meaning of Christmas,and the real heroes who make it special!"A perfect Christmas stocking present - a very funny,festive page-turner." - Jacqueline Wilson, author of The Storyof Tracy Beaker"Humbug is that rare book: funny, original, thought-provoking,and an instant classic." - Francesca Simon, author of HorridHenry"An exquisite Christmas story, full of imagination andheart. For the whole family to read year-after-year!" - Amy Huberman,author of The Day I Got Trapped In My Brain"You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll need a mince pie - anew Christmas classic!" - Steven Lenton, author and illustratorof Genie and Teeny A hilarious, huge-hearted hug of a book; perfect for all ages.For fans of Matt Haig, TheChristmasaurus, and Elf on the Shelf.With a touching and thought-provoking message to key-workerswho tirelessly toil behind-the-scenes to make everyone's lives better.

Wake up with a smile and go see all that is waiting for you today in this funny, feel-good picture book for children of all ages!With each new day comes a chance to find adventure, friends, and fun! From snuggling a walrus to riding your bike to the moon - anything is possible on a day like today! Combining delightful rhymes and laugh-out-loud art, this motivational picture book will get kids feeling excited and ready for the day ahead, though they may be giggling too hard to notice...Why readers love Today is a Wacky Wow, Squiggle Giggle, Noodle Caboodle Day!:Parents, grandparents, and teachers will have so much fun sharing this silly and imaginative morning routine book with kids - a wonderful read-aloud!Introduces the concept that children have the power within themselves to find the joy in every today as well as promotes positive thinking!The perfect gift for any occasion including back to school, graduation, birthdays, and more!Jump out of bed,With a great big WOW!Today is YOUR day!Let's start it now!

Turn "Ho ho ho" into "Ha ha ha" with this zany Christmas picture book featuring Santa, Bigfoot, Little Red Riding Hood, unicorns, dragons, and more! In Once Upon a Christmas, the Three Bears' Christmas party gets off to a rocky start: Bigfoot can't stop photobombing, the dragon burns the fruitcake, and Jack Frost inadvertently triggers the storm of the century-knocking Santa's sleigh off course and straight into a lake! A soaked St. Nick finds eager helpers in the partygoers, a varied cast of mythical creatures and familiar fictional favorites. The unlikely team rescues the sleigh, just in time to continue the festivities and get Santa on his merry way. Humorous twists and action-packed illustrations will make this story an instant family classic for the Christmas season.