The Gruffalo creator and Britain’s bestselling author of the last decade shares the stories and writers who have inspired her
My favourite five: Julia Donaldson
My favourite five: author Caryl Hart
The prolific author behind the Albie series shares the books, writers and characters that have inspired her
My favourite five: The Bat Book author Charlotte Milner
The award-winning writer and illustrator shares her favourite children's books about nature and the natural world
We meet… Cory Reid, illustrator of We’re Off To Find A Unicorn
We ask the debut picture book illustrator about diversity, endangered animals and his inspirations
We meet… Lollies 2020 shortlisted author Jim Whalley
The man behind Baby's First Bank Heist reveals how a real life newborn inspired his hilarious character Frank
My favourite five: award-winning author Oliver Jeffers
The critically-acclaimed picture book maker shares the stories and authors that have inspired him...
My favourite five: Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar
On the 50th anniversary of his bestselling book, the author and illustrator reveals which stories and writers have inspired him
My favourite five: Kipper creator Mick Inkpen
To mark the 30th anniversary of Kipper's first book, The Blue Balloon, the author shares his favourite reads
My favourite five: Nicola Kent, author of Terry and the Brilliant Book
Her new story is about the power of a good book - but what are Nicola Kent’s top reads?
We meet… The Dinosaur Department Store creators, Lily Murray and Richard Merritt
The author and illustrator tell us about their witty new dinosaur book and which of these prehistoric beasts they love best
We meet… award-winning author Emily Gravett
The two-time winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal reveals why she has a soft spot for rats and librarians
My favourite five: Duncan Beedie
As he publishes his new book, Molly's Moon Mission, the author-illustrator reveals the stories that inspire him
