Tim Archbold has illustrated over fifty books for children, often in his favourite pen and ink style. He was born in Northumberland and studied at Newcastle and Exeter Colleges of Art and Design. He now lives in Kelso in the Scottish Borders with his wife and two children.
'This funny and original story is told in a playful, conversational
tone ... The scratchy, Quentin Blake-esque illustrations are
fantastic fun and offer plenty to explore and discover. Text and
image together call to mind the darker outings of Dahl and Blake
(think Revolting Rhymes).'
-- Inis Magazine
'The text varies from lyrical alliteration, to straightforward
talking, to chaotic scrawling over the page providing the reader
with a variety of reading experiences within the story. The
illustrations are pen and smudgy ink, and add to the vitality and
eccentricity of the story and characters.'
-- School Librarian
'The pictures are colourful and dramatic, with a lot of fun details
to pore over ... the book has some quite sophisticated ideas that
will make you smile.'
-- Lothian Life
'...Tim Archbold gives us plenty to pore over and chuckle at in his
droll, comic book and somewhat Quentin Blake style
illustrations.'
-- Books for Keeps
'A very quirky story, brilliantly illustrated to add to the style,
character and Scottish sense of humour with which it is written ...
An hilarious, tongue-in-cheek tale'
-- EYE: Early Years Educator
'A great book which gives a real flavour of Scotland and its
culture.'
-- Creative Steps
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