Clare Elsom

Clare Elsom

  • 5 stars across 49 books
Clare Elsom is a freelance illustrator. She has illustrated the picture book The Last Chocolate Chip Cookie by Jamie Rix and is the illustrator of the exciting cycling series Flying Fergus written by Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy (with some help from Joanna Nadin) and the Maisie Mae series for Little Brown Books (written by Poppy Harper).
25th February 2016

Flying Fergus 1: The Best Birthday Bike

The first in a fantastically fun, magical cycling adventure series from Sir Chris Hoy.Fergus Hamilton is a boy with a bi... MoreFlying Fergus 1: The Best Birthday Bike

(11 reviews) Review
8th September 2016

Flying Fergus 4: The Championship Cheats

The fourth book in the fantastically fun, magical cycling adventure series from Sir Chris HoyThe District Championships ... MoreFlying Fergus 4: The Championship Cheats

(11 reviews) Review
1st March 2018

Flying Fergus 8: Trouble on the Track

The fantastically fun, magical cycling adventure series from Sir Chris Hoy.It's decision time for Fergus and the rest of... MoreFlying Fergus 8: Trouble on the Track

(11 reviews) Review
4th August 2016

Furry Friends: Sophie's Squeaky Surprise

The first book in a heart-warming and humorous animal series, Furry Friends, by bestselling author, Holly Webb. ... MoreFurry Friends: Sophie's Squeaky Surprise

(9 reviews) Review
7th October 2021

Dogs: Understanding Your Very Best Friend

Learn about the secret life of dogs from pet expert Dr John Bradshaw. Join Rusty the terrier as he goes about his day ... MoreDogs: Understanding Your Very Best Friend

(9 reviews) Review
7th August 2014

The Last Chocolate Chip Cookie

There's one chocolate chip cookie left and Jack's just about to eat it. Then his mum reminds him of his manners! He must... MoreThe Last Chocolate Chip Cookie

(7 reviews) Review
28th May 2020

The Great Dodo Comeback

Dodos have been extinct for over 300 years. But what if they could be given another chance at life? Just imagine that!Le... MoreThe Great Dodo Comeback

(5 reviews) Review
3rd September 2020

Superheroes Don't Get Scared

Scared Maisie Brown dreams of being a fearless superhero - because they never get frightened, right? But when Dad explai... MoreSuperheroes Don't Get Scared

(4 reviews) Review
5th March 2015

Boy in Heels

James Bond never had to dress up as a girl . . .Spies-in-training Joe and Sam have one last mission to complete before J... MoreBoy in Heels

(4 reviews) Review
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Recent Reviews

  • Flying Fergus 1: The Best Birthday Bike

    Flying Fergus 1: The Best Birthday Bike

    by AgentX

    My son loves riding his bike and even though he wasn't that familiar with Chris Hoy he was very excited to read this book. Especially after we told hi...

  • Excuse Me, Are You a T-Rex?

    Excuse Me, Are You a T-Rex?

    by ESCP

    I am a real picture book fan. And this is pretty perfect.

    The illustrations by Claire Elsom are bold, bright and colourful. The fact that the dinos...

  • The Last Chocolate Chip Cookie

    The Last Chocolate Chip Cookie

    by Ithica

    This story is a very silly story about manners going too far so gets a little gross at the end! We have read it a few times now but not one of our reg...