Karl Newson

  • 5 stars across 39 books
Karl Newson (Author)
Karl Newson is a children's book author and illustrator from London. He takes inspiration from songs and books and people and everything! His favourite things are elephants, stars and his two mini Mudwafflers. His least favourite thing is mashed potato - bleurgh! In his spare time he enjoys walking and listening to music from the 1960s (and singing along - badly - to them), and biscuits.

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16th May 2019

I am a Tiger

Winner of the Leicester Our Best Picture Book Award, and the West Sussex Picture Book Award. A hilarious and original st... MoreI am a Tiger

(32 reviews) Review
2nd May 2019

The Same But Different Too

A brilliantly witty introduction to comparisons and opposites, illustrated by the winner of the Sainsbury's Children's B... MoreThe Same But Different Too

(24 reviews) Review
6th February 2020

I am not an Elephant

This laugh-out-loud story is about a bold and imaginative Mouse who is accused of being an elephant by a gecko. Despite ... MoreI am not an Elephant

(17 reviews) Review
6th August 2020

I can roar like a Dinosaur

A laugh-out-loud funny picture book, starring the small but mighty Mouse! Mouse might be teeny-tiny-titchy-witc... MoreI can roar like a Dinosaur

(17 reviews) Review
10th June 2021

How To Mend a Friend

A heartfelt picture book that explains empathy, told in simple words.Some friends need a great big hug to make them feel... MoreHow To Mend a Friend

(15 reviews) Review
5th January 2023

I Really, Really Love You So

The hilarious sequel to the bestselling I Really, Really Need a Wee, by dynamic duo Karl Newson and Duncan Beedie, will ... MoreI Really, Really Love You So

(14 reviews) Review
7th November 2024

All Aboard the Bedtime Bus

Next stop: bedtime! This winning combination of things that go and bedtime is perfect for getting your little ones ready... MoreAll Aboard the Bedtime Bus

(14 reviews) Review
3rd September 2020

I Really, Really Need a Wee!

Bush Baby is in a fix. She didn't need a wee before she left home - now she needs one right away! Uh-oh! But what will s... MoreI Really, Really Need a Wee!

(13 reviews) Review
1st February 2024

I Really, Really Need a Poo

The hilarious third picture book in the internationally bestselling I Really, Really Need a Wee series by the dynamic du... MoreI Really, Really Need a Poo

(11 reviews) Review
28th March 2017

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(10 reviews) Review
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