Sixes and Sevens
Picture Books
Creators
John Yeoman (Author)
John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French Lycée in London. His collaboration with Quentin Blake began in 1960, and has resulted in a long list of successful children’s books of which a number of earlier well-loved titles are now being republished by Andersen Press for new generations of readers.
Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
Quentin Blake has been drawing ever since he can remember. He taught illustration for over twenty years at the Royal College of Art, of which he is an honorary professor. He has won many prizes, including the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, the Eleanor Farjeon Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal, and in 1999 he was appointed the first Children’s Laureate. In the 2013 New Year’s Honours List he was knighted for services to illustration.
Reviews
This zany number book collaboration between Yeoman and Blake is tremendously successful. Verse and illustration complement each other with delicious absurdity.
Books for Keeps
Learning to count doesn’t get more delightful than this. A witty, perfectly shaped building story with glorious illustrations.
LoveReading4Kids
A firm favourite… Problem solving for the pre-schooler and reception set, at it’s best.
THEBOOKBAG
Wonderful flowing text, combined with lively and colourful pictures make this another sure-fire success from this inspired pairing.
Parents in Touch
An offbeat counting book with characteristic humour and inventiveness, which will be recited in homes all over the world
Booktrust
