David Roberts (illustrator) facts for kids
David Ian Roberts (born 8 May 1970) is a British artist who draws amazing pictures for children's books. He has created many illustrations, some in black and white and others in full colour.
His black and white drawings often appear in books for older readers. He has worked with famous authors like Philip Ardagh on the Eddie Dickens and Unlikely Exploits series. He also illustrated books for G.P. Taylor (the Mariah Mundi series) and Chris Priestley (the Tales of Terror series). One book he illustrated, Mouse Noses on Toast by Daren King, even won the Nestle Smarties Book Prize in 2006! After that, he worked with Daren King on other fun books like Peter the Penguin Pioneer and The Frightfully Friendly Ghosties series.
Roberts also creates colourful picture books for younger children. Some of his most well-known picture books are with the famous author Julia Donaldson, who was once the Children's Laureate. Together, they made books like Tyrannosaurus Drip, The Troll, and Jack and the Flum Flum Tree. Another book he illustrated, The Dunderheads by Paul Fleischman, was even nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2010.
Who is David Roberts?
David Roberts is an award-winning illustrator known for his unique and often quirky drawing style. He brings stories to life with his detailed and imaginative artwork.
Early Life and Career
David Roberts was born on 8 May 1970. He grew up loving to draw and later studied art. His talent for creating engaging characters and scenes quickly made him a popular choice for children's authors.
Working with Authors
David Roberts has worked with many different writers, helping them tell their stories through his pictures. He is known for adapting his style to fit each book, whether it's a spooky tale or a funny adventure.
Popular Book Series
- The Dirty Bertie Series: David Roberts first created the character Dirty Bertie in two books he wrote himself: Dirty Bertie (2002) and Pooh! Is That You, Bertie? (2004). Since then, he has teamed up with author Alan MacDonald to create a whole series of books about Bertie's messy and hilarious adventures, with titles like Burp, Fetch, Kiss, and Pants.
- Fairy Tale Retellings: David also works with his sister, Lynn Roberts, who is a writer. They have created new versions of classic fairy tales, giving them a modern and fun twist. Their book Rapunzel: A Groovy Fairy Tale was nominated for a Blue Peter Book Award. Another book, Little Red: A Fizzingly Good Yarn, was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
- Wings & Co: The Fairy Detective Agency Series: He illustrated the covers and inside pictures for this exciting series by Sally Gardner. These books follow a fairy detective agency solving mysteries.
- The Bolds Series: Since 2015, David Roberts has been the illustrator for The Bolds series of books, written by comedian Julian Clary. These books are about a family of hyenas who pretend to be humans.
- Enid Blyton Books: He also drew new covers for reprints of Enid Blyton's classic St Clare's books.
David Roberts continues to illustrate many popular books, bringing joy and imagination to readers of all ages with his distinctive artwork.
