Anthony Browne

  • 5 stars across 38 books
Anthony Browne Biography
Anthony Browne is a multi-award winning writer and illustrator and was the Children’s Laureate from 2009-2011. To date he has published forty-eight books which have been translated into twenty-six languages. Imagine all the pictures he must have had to draw!

Anthony Browne has not just illustrated his own books. He has combined with authors such as Sally Grindley, Annalena McAfee and Ian McEwan to produce timelessly beautiful books. Anthony Browne has even produced his own illustrations to Lewis Carroll’s Alice and Wonderland.

Anthony Browne’s most recent publication is Willy and The Cloud that came out in September 2016. It is a beautiful and relatable story about facing your fears.

Anthony Browne Facts
Anthony Browne was born in Sheffield in 1946 and grew up living in a pub near Bradford. He graduated from Leeds Art College with a graphic arts degree.

Before becoming a children’s author, he worked as a medical illustrator, and then illustrated greetings cards for Gordon Fraser.

In 1983 he was bitten by a gorilla whilst being filmed for television at his local zoo about his book Gorilla.

Our favourite Anthony Browne Book Characters
Willy – from Willy The Wimp, Willy The Champ, Willy and Hugh, Willy The Wizard, Willy The Dreamer, Willy’s Pictures and Willy’s Stories

Hannah – from Gorilla

Billy – from Silly Billy

Our favourite Anthony Browne Book Quotes
“Hannah loved gorillas. She read books about gorillas, she watched gorillas on television, and she drew pictures of gorillas. But she had never seen a real gorilla.” (Gorilla)

“Once upon a time there lived a sister and brother who were not at all alike. In every way they were different.” (The Tunnel)

“It all began on a warm, sunny day when Willy decided to go to the park.

There wasn’t a cloud in the sky when he set off.

(Well, just a little, tiny one.)" (Willy and the Cloud)
1st January 2017

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll's fantastical tale is an artist's dream. With the complete, unabridged text and glowing full-colour illust... MoreAlice's Adventures in Wonderland

(43 reviews) Review
3rd October 2013

Gorilla

Celebrate 30 years of the classic award-winning picture book in this stunning new edition.Hannah loves gorillas but has ... MoreGorilla

(16 reviews) Review
6th May 2021

Ernest the Elephant

A poignant story about a baby elephant who gets lost in a mysterious jungle, from the acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal-win... MoreErnest the Elephant

(14 reviews) Review
2nd June 2008

The Tunnel

Anthony Browne is at his most brilliant in a new edition of this profound picture book about sibling relations.Once upon... MoreThe Tunnel

(11 reviews) Review
5th September 2005

Into the Forest

A shortcut through the forest to Grandma's house produces some eerie moments – and some oddly familiar characters – in a... MoreInto the Forest

(6 reviews) Review
4th September 2014

Willy the Wimp

Celebrate the 30th birthday of this classic story about a gentle chimp fed up of being bullied.Willy wouldn’t hurt a fly... MoreWilly the Wimp

(6 reviews) Review
6th October 2008

Willy the Dreamer

A stunning Willy book with spectacular, surreal paintings – by one of the most acclaimed of all picture book artists.Wil... MoreWilly the Dreamer

(5 reviews) Review
1st August 2016

Silly Billy

(5 reviews) Review
5th April 2018

Hide and Seek

A heart-warming new picture book about a game of hide-and-seek from the masterful Anthony Browne. When their dog goes m... MoreHide and Seek

(4 reviews) Review
3rd November 2005

King Kong

"It was Beauty that killed the Beast"King Kong is a giant gorilla, a massive monster of an ape who lives on a remote isl... MoreKing Kong

(4 reviews) Review
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