David Barrow

  • 5 stars across 29 books
David Barrow has an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art at Anglia Ruskin University. He won the prestigious Sebastian Walker Award, for most promising new illustrator, in his final year. His first book,  Have You Seen Elephant?   (Gecko Press), was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. He lives in Northampton.
6th April 2023

Budgie

A missing budgie inspires an unlikely friendship between a young boy and his elderly neighbour in this touc... MoreBudgie

(12 reviews) Review
1st October 2015

Have You Seen Elephant?

The brilliantly interactive, bestselling picture book that tickles the funny bones of both children and adults. Elephan... MoreHave You Seen Elephant?

(8 reviews) Review
7th February 2019

My Mum Always Looks After Me So Much

This heart-warming picture book follows the story of Little Gorilla and his mum who spends her time looking after he... MoreMy Mum Always Looks After Me So Much

(5 reviews) Review
6th July 2017

Troll Stroll

A fantastically funny modern twist on the Three Billy Goats Gruff story . . . with vehicles! Troll is fed up with eating... MoreTroll Stroll

(3 reviews) Review
4th February 2020

Good Dog!

Dog really tries his best to be a Good Dog! for his owner, Melvin. But unfortunately it's just not that easy. F... MoreGood Dog!

(3 reviews) Review
3rd October 2019

The Best Kind of Bear

A humorous and heartfelt picture book by the brilliant Greg Gormley and David Barrow, with gentle messages of inclusion,... MoreThe Best Kind of Bear

(3 reviews) Review
2nd October 2023

Have You Seen Dinosaur?

Play hide and seek with a boy, his animal friends, and a dinosaur that's surprisingly hard to spot in the city. The bril... MoreHave You Seen Dinosaur?

(1 review) Review
1st February 2017

Too Many Things!

(0 reviews) Review
5th February 2019

My Mom Always Looks After Me So Much!

My Mom Always Looks After Me So Much! is a funny, heartwarming picture book about Little Gorilla's trip to the d... MoreMy Mom Always Looks After Me So Much!

(0 reviews) Review
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  • Have You Seen Dinosaur?

    Have You Seen Dinosaur?

    by MrsV

    This was a beautiful bedtime read to share with both my children. It felt a bit like a game as well as a story, and they loved spotting the dinosaur o...

  • My Mum Always Looks After Me So Much

    My Mum Always Looks After Me So Much

    by Sallyb1

    This is a simple story, perfect to share with a pre-schooler before injections. Gorilla’s mum is always looking after him, and sometimes he’s not keen...

  • Have You Seen Elephant?

    Have You Seen Elephant?

    by Amaka12

    This is a funny book about a boy playing hide and seek with an elephant but trying so hard to find the elephant in every room or place. He gives up in...