Richard Johnson

  • 5 stars across 93 books
Richard Johnson works from his studio with his partner, situated on the edge of a large wood in Lincolnshire, England. He is a professional freelance illustrator with 18 years experience working within the industry. He specialises in Children's Book illustration but has also developed illustrations for Advertisement Campaigns and Newspapers and Magazines. He is also teacher on the Graphic Communication and Illustration programme at The University of Loughborough and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
3rd October 2019

The Wind in the Willows

'There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.' From picnics by the... MoreThe Wind in the Willows

(37 reviews) Review
1st June 2023

Nightjar

Carnegie Medal-winner Katya Balen returns with a stunning tale about a fractured bond between father and so... MoreNightjar

(18 reviews) Review
7th July 2022

Birdsong

Following a traumatic accident, a special friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her ... MoreBirdsong

(17 reviews) Review
10th April 2025

The Last House in the Row

Hayley discovers the importance of giving people a chance in this thought-provoking tale from critically ac... MoreThe Last House in the Row

(16 reviews) Review
14th March 2024

Little House

The importance and meaning of home is explored in this thought-provoking new novella from Carnegie Medal wi... MoreLittle House

(15 reviews) Review
3rd February 2014

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

When three billy goat brothers reach the bridge to the meadow, a slobbering troll blocks their path. The brothers are n... MoreThe Three Billy Goats Gruff

(9 reviews) Review
4th July 2013

The Ugly Duckling - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 1

Based on the classic fairy tale. The ugly duckling doesn't fit in and is chased away by everyone he meets. Will he ever ... MoreThe Ugly Duckling - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 1

(5 reviews) Review
1st July 2013

Sleeping Beauty - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 2

In this classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty pricks her finger on a spinning wheel and falls asleep for one hundred years... MoreSleeping Beauty - Read it yourself with Ladybird: Level 2

(4 reviews) Review
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Three Little Pigs

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