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5 stars across 79 books

Lauren Child Biography
Lauren Child is an award-winning British author and illustrator best known for her Charlie and Lola picture books, the Clarice Bean series and the Ruby Redfort series. Lauren's first Charlie and Lola story, I Will Not Ever Never Eat A Tomato, was published in 2000 and that year she won the Kate Greenaway medal for the most distinguished illustration in a book for children.

Lauren Child was born on 29th November 1965 in Marlborough, Wiltshire. She briefly studied Art at Manchester Polytechnic and then later at City and Guilds of London Art School before starting her own company making exotic lampshades. She also worked for a design agency before publishing her first two picture books in 1999, one of which was Clarice Bean, That's Me which was shortlisted for the Nestle Smarties Book Prize and was a runner-up for the Greenaway Medal.

Many of Lauren's other books have won awards and she's also co-creator of The Princess and the Pea and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

A TV series based on the Charlie and Lola books was produced for CBeebies and broadcast three series of 26 episodes. It has been sold around the world and won two BAFTAs in 2007 for Best Children's TV Show and Best Script.

Lauren Child Facts
Lauren was announced as the new UK Children's Laureate in June 2017.

In 2010 Lauren was awarded an MBE for services to literature.

Our favourite Lauren Child Book Characters
Lola - from the Charlie and Lola series
Ruby - from the Ruby Redfort series
Clarice - from the Clarice Bean series

Our favourite Lauren Child Book Quotes
“Then I say, "Let's go and brush our teeth." So Lola says, "But Charlie, I can't brush my teeth because somebody is using my tooth." "But who would use your toothbrush?" I ask. Lola says "I think that lion. I saw a lion with my toothbrush and now he's brushing his teeth with it." "But it isn't this your toothbrush Lola?" "Oh," says Lola, "he must be using yours.” (I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go To Bed)

“And they have a display of bananas, which are not bananas but called plantains and are more like a potato pretending to be a banana.” (Utterly Me, Clarice Bean)

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Hubert Horatio: How to Raise Your Grown-Ups

3rd October 2019

Hubert Horatio: How to Raise Your Grown-Ups

Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent is back in this hilarious and gloriously illustrated book for ages six and up from th... MoreHubert Horatio: How to Raise Your Grown-Ups

(35 reviews) Review

Hubert Horatio: A Very Fishy Tale: World Book Day 2019

28th February 2019

Hubert Horatio: A Very Fishy Tale: World Book Day 2019

A deliciously funny tale from Lauren Child – the superstar creator of Clarice Bean and Charlie and Lola – especially for... MoreHubert Horatio: A Very Fishy Tale: World Book Day 2019

(33 reviews) Review

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

3rd February 2014

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

When Goldilocks sneaks into the three bears' cottage, no one seems to be home. But the bears soon return from their walk... MoreGoldilocks and the Three Bears

(23 reviews) Review

Charlie and Lola: I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato: Board Book

18th October 2007

Charlie and Lola: I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato: Board Book

Lola will not eat peas. In fact, she won't eat carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, eggs, sausages, cauliflower, cabbage or ba... MoreCharlie and Lola: I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato: Board Book

(22 reviews) Review

Charlie and Lola: But Excuse Me That is My Book

23rd February 2006

Charlie and Lola: But Excuse Me That is My Book

Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies is Lola's absolute favourite book ever in the whole wide world. So naturally she is distra... MoreCharlie and Lola: But Excuse Me That is My Book

(22 reviews) Review

Blink and You Die

4th May 2017

Blink and You Die

Say goodbye to Ruby Redfort: every smart kid’s smart kid. The mind-blowing conclusion to the thrilling series by award-w... MoreBlink and You Die

(22 reviews) Review

Look into my eyes

2nd August 2012

Look into my eyes

Hey, buster! Normal life is a total yawn. Break out of boredom with Ruby Redfort, the super-awesome teen detective serie... MoreLook into my eyes

(20 reviews) Review

Charlie and Lola: A Dog With Nice Ears

9th August 2018

Charlie and Lola: A Dog With Nice Ears

A brilliant new Charlie and Lola picture book from multi-award-winning author and Children's Laureate Lauren Child! Lola... MoreCharlie and Lola: A Dog With Nice Ears

(16 reviews) Review

Think Like an Elf

28th October 2021

Think Like an Elf

Join the one and only Clarice Bean and ‘Think Like an Elf’ in this irresistible and spectacularly sparkling... MoreThink Like an Elf

(16 reviews) Review

Charlie and Lola: I Am Too Absolutely Small For School

6th August 2015

Charlie and Lola: I Am Too Absolutely Small For School

A classic Charlie and Lola picture book about starting school worries, from Children's Laureate Lauren Child.Charlie's l... MoreCharlie and Lola: I Am Too Absolutely Small For School

(15 reviews) Review

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I am Wishing Every Minute for Christmas: Start your Christmas countdown with Charlie and Lola!

9th October 2025

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2nd July 2026

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