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Catherine Anholt

5 stars across 19 books

Laurence and Catherine Anholt live and work in a house and studios on top of a hill above the sea in Devon. They started making picture books in 1984 when their first daughter was born. Since then they have made more than 200 classic picture books, which are published all over the world in more than 30 languages. Their titles range from their Orchard picture book series which include Babies Love Books and Billy and the Big New School; to Laurence's self-illustrated Anholt's Artists series, an introduction to great artists for young children, which include Camille and the Sunflowers. Laurence also collaborates with his friend, the illustrator, Arthur Robins on the bestselling Seriously Silly Stories, which include the Nestle Smarties Gold Award winner Snow White and the Seven Aliens. The Anholts' books have won many awards and are frequently featured on television and radio. Babies, Babies, Babies is listed in The Sunday Times 100 Modern Classics. Laurence was included in the Independent on Sunday's Top 10 Children's Authors in the UK and was described as 'one of the most versatile authors writing for children today'. Laurence was brought up mainly in Holland where he developed a lasting passion for art. He then went on to study Fine Art for eight years, finishing with a Master's Degree from the Royal Academy of Art in London. The Anholts have been closely involved with a number of literacy schemes such as the UK Government funded Bookstart scheme, which encourages parents to share books with babies from the earliest possible age. Their work has taken them inside Buckingham Palace and Downing Street on many occasions. Recent projects include a full-scale stage musical in Korea. Laurence and Catherine have three grown up children: Claire works for the UN in New York, Tom Anholt is a painter living in Berlin and Maddy is an actor based in London. Laurence's favourite things include, 'my lovely family, travelling to wild places and anything to do with art'. The best way to relax? 'A long soak in a warm book.' Catherine and Laurence Anholt are a husband and wife team who have produced about 200 children's books, published in more than 30 languages around the world. Their books have won numerous awards, including the Nestle Smarties Gold Award on two occasions. Catherine comes from an Irish family and is one of eight brothers and sisters. Catherine and Laurence met while studying Fine Art at Falmouth School of Art. They went on to take Master's Degrees at the Royal College of Art and the Royal Academy respectively. Around half of the Anholts' titles are illustrated by Catherine, including the Chimp and Zee series and numerous picture books published by Orchard Books. The Anholts have been closely involved with a number of literacy charities and Catherine produced some of the original material for the highly successful government funded BookStart scheme, which encourages parents to share books with babies from the earliest possible age. Their work has taken them inside Downing Street and Buckingham Palace on several occasions. Catherine and Laurence live near the sea in Devon. They have three grown up children: Claire works for the UN in New York, Tom Anholt is a painter living in Berlin and Maddy is an actor based in London. Alongside her children's books, Catherine produces hundreds of painting and prints. You can see some of them at: www.catherineanholt.com

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A Kiss Like This

2nd January 2014

A Kiss Like This

A beautiful new novelty title from Mary Murphy that bursts at the seams with all kinds of kisses and cuddles from giraff... MoreA Kiss Like This

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Pecyn Bargen - Ty Bach Twt, Babis Babis Babis, Babi'r Ogof

9th July 2015

Pecyn Bargen - Ty Bach Twt, Babis Babis Babis, Babi'r Ogof

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Toot Goes to Dinosaurland

5th February 2015

Toot Goes to Dinosaurland

A rip-roaring picture book from award-winning Catherine & Laurence Anholt, perfect for any child who loves cars and dino... MoreToot Goes to Dinosaurland

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Aodach

16th August 2000

Aodach

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Faclan

16th August 2000

Faclan

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Family Days

31st December 2009

Family Days

Young children will love sharing and talking about all the different things that can happen in the day, and all the thin... MoreFamily Days

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First Words and Pictures: with Chimp and Zee

3rd April 2014

First Words and Pictures: with Chimp and Zee

Learn with Chimp and Zee and point to everything you see! This first words book, with charming, humorous illustrations... MoreFirst Words and Pictures: with Chimp and Zee

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Chimp and Zee: Our New Baby and Me: A First Year Record Book for New Brothers and Sisters

19th February 2009

Chimp and Zee: Our New Baby and Me: A First Year Record Book for New Brothers and Sisters

Chimp and Zee are monkeying about once more - but this time keeping a new big brother or sister company in the period be... MoreChimp and Zee: Our New Baby and Me: A First Year Record Book for New Brothers and Sisters

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One World Together

3rd October 2013

One World Together

I want a friend but who will I choose?Take a trip around the world, meet children from lots of different places and peep... MoreOne World Together

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My First Doctor's Bag

7th August 2014

My First Doctor's Bag

Carry me, carry me, my little book. What's in my doctor's bag? Let's have a look... Toddlers will love to carry this sh... MoreMy First Doctor's Bag

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Dathan

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A Kiss Like This

by Mrs W

A sweet book for bedtime. Simple pictures of how animls kiss their children and what's missing at the end... your kiss!
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A Kiss Like This

by dcmg

This is a really lovely book. All about animals and the way they kiss. It's very pink and shiny which was very appealing to my daughter. The characte...
A Kiss Like This

by Katie-birmingham

This is a lovely book to share with your children. We like to read it at bedtimes.
It has different animals on each page, and it says how they kiss,...

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Catherine Anholt

Chimp & Zee

Baby Walker

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