Helen Oxenbury

Helen Oxenbury

  • 5 stars across 102 books
Helen Oxenbury Biography
Helen Oxenbury is one of the world's most popular children's picture book illustrators. Her work includes the bestselling classic We're Going On A Bear Hunt and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. She is a two-time winner and four-time runner up for the annual Kate Greenaway Medal, the British librarians' award for illustration.

Helen Oxenbury Facts
Born on 2 June 1938, Helen Oxenbury was raised in Ipswich where she developed a love for drawing from a very early age. She attended the Ipswich School of Art before studying Theatre Design at the Central School of Art in London. Prior to becoming a children's book illustrator, Helen had a career working in theatre, film and television.

Our favourite Helen Oxenbury Book Characters
Jack - from Captain Jack and the Pirates
Rabbit - from The Giant Jumperee
Charley - from Charley's First Night

Our favourite Helen Oxenbury Book Quotes
"We're going on a bear hunt, we're going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day. We're not scared" (We're Going On A Bear Hunt)
3rd January 2019

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Celebrate 30 wonderful years of We're Going on a Bear Hunt in this special anniversary edition of the much-loved family ... MoreWe're Going on a Bear Hunt

(303 reviews) Review
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
6th April 2017

The Giant Jumperee

Rabbit was hopping home one day when he heard a loud voice coming from inside his burrow. "I'M THE GIANT... MoreThe Giant Jumperee

(35 reviews) Review
29th January 2015

Three Little Wolves And The Big Bad Pig

The classic fight between pigs and wolves as you've never seen it before! A subversive and hilarious take on the well-... MoreThree Little Wolves And The Big Bad Pig

(11 reviews) Review
3rd March 2008

So Much

A tender and humorous look at modern family life, with exuberant art from the illustrator of We're Going on a Bear Hunt.... MoreSo Much

(5 reviews) Review
1st June 2009

Alice Through the Looking-Glass

Walker Ilustrated Classics is a new series which brings together some of the best-loved stories ever told, illustrated b... MoreAlice Through the Looking-Glass

(5 reviews) Review
6th October 2016

Time Now to Dream

"What’s that noise?” said Jack. “It’s coming from the forest,” said Alice. “Let’s go and see!” From Helen Oxenbury, the ... MoreTime Now to Dream

(5 reviews) Review
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