Alex Willmore

  • 4 stars across 13 books
Alex Willmore Biography
Alex Willmore is an illustrator/ designer who’s passion lies in character design/ development. Born in Northampton, England 1985, Alex has been drawing characters since the moment he first picked up a pencil. A love of animals and picture books have inspired Alex and led to a career in illustration. After studying for a degree in Illustration for children’s publishing at the North Wales School of Art and Design, Alex has gone on to produce illustrations for a number of publishers , creating puzzles, picture books, packaging design, surface pattern for kidswear, stationery and greeting cards. Alex likes to work both digitally and traditionally in a number of different styles but always likes the final outcome to have a real sense of fun!

Unusual fact about Alex Willmore
Nothing unusual here... Although I do have a couple of Moomins tattooed on my arm...
28th September 2019

It's MY Sausage

(3 reviews) Review
2nd April 2020

The Big Trip

The Big Trip is a brilliantly funny tale about what can happen when you don't think of others and watch where you're goi... MoreThe Big Trip

(2 reviews) Review
3rd August 2023

Spyceratops

Meet the little dinosaur who is the GREATEST SECRET AGENT IN THE WORLD. Spyceratops h... MoreSpyceratops

(2 reviews) Review
13th October 2022

I Did See a Mammoth

WINNER! Lollies 2024 Book Awards – Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book ... MoreI Did See a Mammoth

(1 review) Review
4th April 2024

The Party Animals

Back in the forest, more crazy animals are having adventures, causing havoc and helping us to learn whilst having fun!A ... MoreThe Party Animals

(1 review) Review
8th August 2022

Mi Wnes i Weld Mamoth! / I Did See a Mammoth!

A hilariously funny story about embracing the unexpected! Welcome to the Antarctic, where an intrepid bunch of explorers... MoreMi Wnes i Weld Mamoth! / I Did See a Mammoth!

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1st September 2022

The Very Special Thing

A FUN TALE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING HOW TO SHARE AND RESPECTING OTHER PEOPLE’S THINGS The Very Special Thing is ... MoreThe Very Special Thing

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11th September 2025

I Did See a Yeti!

The hilarious follow-up to the internationally bestselling I Did See a Mammoth, winner of the Laugh Out Lou... MoreI Did See a Yeti!

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13th November 2025

WONDERFUL WINTER STORIES

Ten wonderful winter stories to entertain young listeners in the run up to Christmas. Snuggle up together and ... MoreWONDERFUL WINTER STORIES

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13th August 2026

Bad to the Bone

The brand-new laugh-out-loud picture book from critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning Alex Willmore – THE FUNNIEST VO... MoreBad to the Bone

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  • Spyceratops

    Spyceratops

    by Sallyb1

    We had a great fun reading this, and I think it would also be a great picture book for slightly older readers (5-6) who might have a little bit more k...

  • I Did See a Mammoth

    I Did See a Mammoth

    Alex Willmore’s I Did See a Mammoth is an absolute riot of a picture book, guaranteed to capture the imagination of little ones. With its playf...

  • The Party Animals

    The Party Animals

    by Sj86

    This book is about a group of monkeys who love to party but bear frog and squirrel aren't very happy as they like to sleep.

    They find a solution (h...

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