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David Tazzyman

  • 5 stars across 74 books
David Tazzyman Biography
David Tazzyman is an illustrator of many children's books including the popular Mr Gum series and Agatha Parrot series. His first picture book Eleanor's Eyebrows was published in June 2013. David has won many awards for his work including the Red House Children's Book Award, Blue Peter Book Award and Roald Dahl Funny Prize Award. 

David grew up in Leicester before studying illustration at Manchester Metropolitan University. He then travelled around Asia for three years before moving to London. He quickly found work as a commercial illustrator working for numerous big brands, magazines and newspapers. His first foray into children's illustration was in 2006 with the Mr Gum series.

Our favourite David Tazzyman Book Characters
Agatha Parrot - from the Agatha Parrot series
Mr Gum - from the Mr Gum series
Stinkbomb and Ketchup Face - from the Stinkbomb and Ketchup Face series

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You Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday You Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday
27th May 2021

You Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday

'Brilliantly funny' - Abi Elphinstone_______________A cheetah in charge of a camper van? Rhinos rampaging round the camp... MoreYou Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday

(63 reviews) Review
You're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum!: Tom Fletcher Book Club 2017 title You're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum!: Tom Fletcher Book Club 2017 title
3rd July 2014

You're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum!: Tom Fletcher Book Club 2017 title

You're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum was selected as a Tom Fletcher Book Club 2017 title. Shabba me whiskers! It’s that bestselli... MoreYou're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum!: Tom Fletcher Book Club 2017 title

(56 reviews) Review
You Can't Take An Elephant On the Bus You Can't Take An Elephant On the Bus
9th April 2015

You Can't Take An Elephant On the Bus

You can't take an elephant on the bus ... It would simply cause a terrible fuss! Elephants' bottoms are heavy and fat a... MoreYou Can't Take An Elephant On the Bus

(39 reviews) Review
Einstein the Penguin Einstein the Penguin
11th November 2021

Einstein the Penguin

"I love this book . . . Iona Rangeley has written a wonderfully witty story in Einstein the Penguin ... MoreEinstein the Penguin

(23 reviews) Review
You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Racing Car You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Racing Car
12th May 2022

You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Racing Car

'Brilliantly funny' - Abi Elphinstone on You Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday'You will laugh out loud' - Guardian on Yo... MoreYou Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Racing Car

(22 reviews) Review
Natboff! One Million Years of Stupidity Natboff! One Million Years of Stupidity
31st May 2018

Natboff! One Million Years of Stupidity

WELL, DIP ME IN HISTORY AND CALL ME A TIME TRAVELLER! It’s the brand new book from the author of the award-... MoreNatboff! One Million Years of Stupidity

(16 reviews) Review
You Can't Call an Elephant in an Emergency You Can't Call an Elephant in an Emergency
14th May 2020

You Can't Call an Elephant in an Emergency

'You will laugh out loud' - Guardian, on You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus _______________ An elephant firefighter?... MoreYou Can't Call an Elephant in an Emergency

(15 reviews) Review
Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire
3rd July 2014

Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire

Shabba me whiskers! It’s one of those Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton. They’re only the craziest, funnest most amazing book... MoreMr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire

(13 reviews) Review
You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Digger You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Digger
12th July 2018

You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Digger

'Chaotically witty illustrations will have little ones squealing with mirth' - The Evening Standard_______________Elepha... MoreYou Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Digger

(13 reviews) Review
The Orphans of St Halibut's The Orphans of St Halibut's
1st October 2020

The Orphans of St Halibut's

Stolen cakes, major explosions and an unforgettable cast of characters – dive into The Orphans of St Halibut's, a hilari... MoreThe Orphans of St Halibut's

(13 reviews) Review
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