Duncan Beedie

  • 5 stars across 39 books
Duncan Beedie Biography
Duncan Beedie is an illustrator and author whose debut picture book The Bear Who Stared was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2017. His other books include The Lumberjack’s Beard and The Last Chip

Duncan has worked in animation for over 14 years on a diverse range of projects including satirical sketches for BBC Three, segments for children’s TV shows and websites and TV commercials. 

Duncan lives in Bristol with his wife, daughter and dog Ivor.

Our favourite Duncan Beedie Book Characters
Bear - from The Bear Who Stared
Jim - from The Lumberjack's Beard
Percy - from The Last Chip
1st February 2016

The Bear Who Stared

A funny and charming picture book with heart from rising star Duncan Beedie - now shortlisted for the Waterstones Childr... MoreThe Bear Who Stared

(30 reviews) Review
11th January 2018

The Last Chip

Percy is a little pigeon, and he's very hungry. Life on the streets is tough, and every time he tries to get hold of a s... MoreThe Last Chip

(21 reviews) Review
12th January 2017

The Lumberjack's Beard

Every day, Jim Hickory the lumberjack heads into the forest with his trusty axe and chops down trees. Unfortunately, all... MoreThe Lumberjack's Beard

(20 reviews) Review
8th July 2021

Agent Llama

Meet Palmer. Charlie Palmer. Awesome spy and fluffy llama. Her top-secret mission? To save the world and rescue a pair o... MoreAgent Llama

(17 reviews) Review
7th February 2019

Molly's Moon Mission

Molly the moth lives in the back of an old wardrobe. She loves her home and her family but she yearns for adventure. So ... MoreMolly's Moon Mission

(16 reviews) Review
5th January 2023

I Really, Really Love You So

The hilarious sequel to the bestselling I Really, Really Need a Wee, by dynamic duo Karl Newson and Duncan Beedie, will ... MoreI Really, Really Love You So

(14 reviews) Review
3rd September 2020

I Really, Really Need a Wee!

Bush Baby is in a fix. She didn't need a wee before she left home - now she needs one right away! Uh-oh! But what will s... MoreI Really, Really Need a Wee!

(13 reviews) Review
4th September 2025

Hank Meets Frank

Hank the goose is back in this anarchic follow up to Hank Goes Honk. Hank can be a little pesky, a little pecky and a t... MoreHank Meets Frank

(13 reviews) Review
1st September 2022

Agent Llama: Alpaca Attack!

A super-slick spy story which is guaranteed to be a story-time favourite! Guess who's back? It's Palmer. Charlie P... MoreAgent Llama: Alpaca Attack!

(11 reviews) Review
1st February 2024

I Really, Really Need a Poo

The hilarious third picture book in the internationally bestselling I Really, Really Need a Wee series by the dynamic du... MoreI Really, Really Need a Poo

(11 reviews) Review
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