Alex Willmore

  • 5 stars across 47 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...
11th July 2019

The Runaway Pea

It's time for tea, but one pesky pea has decided to ping himself off the plate in search of a party!The rogue pea shoots... MoreThe Runaway Pea

(40 reviews) Review
28th August 2016

The New LiBEARian

(20 reviews) Review
23rd July 2020

The Runaway Pea Washed Away

The runaway pea is back for another hilarious adventure!When one rogue pea finds himself s p i n n i n g down the plug h... MoreThe Runaway Pea Washed Away

(16 reviews) Review
20th July 2023

One Hungry Dragon

STOMP! STOMP! STOMP! Here comes Bernardo ... and he's one HUNGRY dragon! This dragon is on the hunt for his lunch - is t... MoreOne Hungry Dragon

(13 reviews) Review
14th September 2023

Annabel Karmel's My First Cookbook: Fun, simple recipes all kids will love

Put on your aprons – it's time to get cooking with the UK's best-selling children's cookery author! Based on a lifetime'... MoreAnnabel Karmel's My First Cookbook: Fun, simple recipes all kids will love

(11 reviews) Review
1st April 2017

Slide and See Taking Away

Introduce young children to the concept of taking away with this delightful interactive book. Children can count the ani... MoreSlide and See Taking Away

(10 reviews) Review
1st July 2020

Things I Love by Bear

A rhyming book by Bear, so he can share the things he loves with you. Bear loves lots of things. There's his everyday... MoreThings I Love by Bear

(9 reviews) Review
31st January 2013

Snug as a Bug

Would you prefer to be as snug as a bug rolled up in a rug? Like two cosy bats in thick woolly hats? As hot as three pig... MoreSnug as a Bug

(7 reviews) Review
1st February 2021

Donut Touch!

Mikey the T. rex loves donuts, but he doesn't like sharing. When Mikey's delicious donuts start to disappear one by one,... MoreDonut Touch!

(6 reviews) Review
1st October 2020

Can You Find Santa’s Pants?

It's Christmas Eve, and Santa's putting on his snuggly red suit. But hang on... WHERE ARE SANTA'S PANTS? He can't delive... MoreCan You Find Santa’s Pants?

(5 reviews) Review
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