Alys Paterson

Alys Paterson

  • 5 stars across 5 books
Mark Sperring studied at Bath Academy of Art and Camberwell College of Art before working as a printer and a bookseller, and later becoming a children's book author. Mark is the author of Captain Buckleboots on the Naughty Step (Puffin) and The Sunflower Sword (Andersen). He lives in Bristol.

Alys Paterson is a graphic designer and fine artist who studied Illustration at Falmouth College of Arts. Alys's clients include Habitat, Waterstones, Elle Magazine and The Art Group. She lives in Bristol.

Mark and Alys have been friends for many years. This is their first picture book together.
4th January 2024

Bears Love Hugs

Bears LOVE hugs, but what about all the other animals? Little Bear sets off to find out. Turn the ingeniously shaped pag... MoreBears Love Hugs

(11 reviews) Review
17th January 2013

The Shape of My Heart

The world is filled with shapes. A bird, a car, the stars in the sky - what shapes can you see? Children will love spot... MoreThe Shape of My Heart

(4 reviews) Review
4th May 2011

Months of the Year

How many months are in a year? What are some of the things that occur in each month? Find out in this title that shows h... MoreMonths of the Year

(1 review) Review
14th March 2024

Dinosaurs Love Hugs

With their huge long necks, spiky heads and pointy spines how on earth do dinosaurs hug? Tiny T. Rex sets off to find ou... MoreDinosaurs Love Hugs

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2nd January 2025

Monsters Love Hugs

Do monsters love hugs? Of course they do! Whether they're feeling sad, angry or happy - there's nothing better than a MO... MoreMonsters Love Hugs

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  • Bears Love Hugs

    Bears Love Hugs

    What a beautiful book! The story itself is lovely, but the lift the flap style to make the animals 'hug' makes it extremely engaging for little ones. ...

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    Bears Love Hugs

    by shriya

    My 2 year old neiece loved this. The various animals and the places they live were also informative for her curious mind....

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    Bears Love Hugs

    A cute book about hugs.
    My daughter loved the different animals we encountered and the bright pictures.
    A lovely book to read to little ones....