Jez Alborough facts for kids

Jez Alborough is a famous English writer and artist. He creates wonderful children's picture books. His books are loved all over the world! They have been translated into more than 15 languages. Many of his books have also won special awards.

Jez Alborough was born on November 12, 1959, in Kingston upon Thames, London. After school, he studied art at the Norwich School of Art. While there, he even published his very first book, A Bun Dance.

Later, he worked for a magazine called The Listener. He published another book there, Dotty Definitions. Soon, a publisher noticed his amazing drawing skills. They asked him to write and illustrate a children's book. This first children's book, Bare Bear, came out in 1985. Since then, Jez Alborough has been a full-time author and illustrator. He lives in Richmond, London, with his wife.

Popular Books by Jez Alborough

Jez Alborough has written and illustrated many popular books. Here are some of his most well-known stories:

• Martin's Mice (1988)
• Where's My Teddy (1992)
• It's the Bear (1994)
• What Out! Big Bro's Coming (1997)
• My Friend Bear (1998)
• Duck in the Truck (1999)
• Hug (2000)
• Fix-It Duck (2001) – This book was a runner-up for the famous Greenaway Medal.
• Some Dogs Do (2003)
• Tall (2005)
• Yes (2006)
• Play (2016)