Books by Jeanne Willis

Jeanne Willis is one of Britain's most imaginative and witty children's authors, celebrated for her sharp humour, warmth and insight into young minds. Her stories often pair mischievous fun with gentle wisdom, creating picture books and verse that families return to again and again. Playful language, rhythmic storytelling and a keen sense of empathy mark her distinctive style.

Across her extensive catalogue, Willis has collaborated with many acclaimed illustrators to bring memorable characters and inventive worlds to life. Whether tackling everyday emotions, exploring the natural world or spinning fantastical adventures, she writes with honesty and heart, ensuring each book leaves a lasting impression on readers of all ages.

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  • Bug Club Red C KS1 Rat and Cat in Lets Jump 6pack

    Pearson Education Bug Club Red C KS1 Rat and Cat in Lets Jump 6pack

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £31.81

  • Bug Club Reading Corner Age 47 Bug Boy Slug

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Reading Corner Age 47 Bug Boy Slug

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £8.82

  • Bug Club Reading Corner Age 47 Bug Boy Beetle

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Reading Corner Age 47 Bug Boy Beetle

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £8.82

  • Bug Club Phonics  Phase 5 Unit 15 Babysitting

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Phonics Phase 5 Unit 15 Babysitting

    Book SynopsisSid and Nan are babysitting Barney. Sid tries to get Barney to sleep - but he ends up so tired out he falls asleep himself!

    £10.23

  • Bug Club Phonics  Phase 5 Unit 19 Boring Boring

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Phonics Phase 5 Unit 19 Boring Boring

    Book SynopsisSid is bored, but Nan has laundry to do. When Nan sends Sid to play in the snow, she gets more than she bargained for!

    £10.23

  • Bug Club Comics for Phonics Reception Phase 3 Set

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Comics for Phonics Reception Phase 3 Set

    Book SynopsisBold, colourful phonics comics with kid-friendly characters and subjects they’d choose for themselves.

    £9.08

  • Bug Club Guided Julia Donaldson Plays Oneway

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Guided Julia Donaldson Plays Oneway

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisImaginative, humorous plays presented by celebrated children’s author Julia Donaldson and part of Bug Club – the reading scheme loved by kids across the UK.

    5 in stock

    £9.76

  • Bug Club Independent Julia Donaldson Plays Year

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Independent Julia Donaldson Plays Year

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisImaginative, humorous plays presented by celebrated children’s author Julia Donaldson and part of Bug Club – the reading scheme loved by kids across the UK.

    5 in stock

    £9.76

  • Bug Club Guided Julia Donaldson Plays Year 1

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Guided Julia Donaldson Plays Year 1

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisImaginative, humorous plays presented by celebrated children’s author Julia Donaldson and part of Bug Club – the reading scheme loved by kids across the UK.

    5 in stock

    £9.53

  • Bug Club Guided Julia Donaldson Plays Year 1 Blue

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Guided Julia Donaldson Plays Year 1 Blue

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisImaginative, humorous plays presented by celebrated children’s author Julia Donaldson and part of Bug Club – the reading scheme loved by kids across the UK.

    5 in stock

    £9.53

  • Julia Donaldson Plays Orange1A Little Red Riding

    Pearson Education Limited Julia Donaldson Plays Orange1A Little Red Riding

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £37.62

  • Esslinger Verlag Heidi

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £15.20

  • Loewe Verlag GmbH Sternenstaub Glaub an dich und du findest den

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £12.30

  • Edition Michael Fischer Soft und Pappig

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £13.60

  • TRex

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisRex ha perdido sus lentes y todo le sale al revés. Confunde tostadas con pantuflas, búhos con toallas... Ya ni siquiera reconoce a sus amigos! Como no encuentre pronto sus gafas... se va a meter en un buen lío!Una nueva historia del famoso dúo Jeanne Willis y Tony Ross, autores del Gorilón de Ediciones Ekaré.

    1 in stock

    £13.70

  • Supercat vs the Pesky Pirate

    HarperCollins Publishers Supercat vs the Pesky Pirate

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisEverybody’s favourite all-action cat is back in the third instalment of the hilarious cat-superhero series, from award-winning author and queen of comedy, Jeanne Willis.Trade ReviewReader reviews of Supercat books (from Love Reading): “5 STARS… a mind-blowing adventure… really exciting. In fact I was unable to put it down!” Nicole, aged 8 “I loved this book… it was funny.” Rebekah, aged 11 “An amazing story” Ophelia, aged 7 “10/10 because it’s funny!” Daniel, aged 6 “This book is the best book I’ve read this year” Mustafa, aged 10 “I think James and Supercat make a great team. I can’t wait to read their next adventure…” Faye, aged 8 “An absolutely brilliant book and [I] just can’t wait for the next one to come out” George, aged 7

    1 in stock

    £9.37

  • WinniethePooh at the Palace

    Dutton Books for Young Readers WinniethePooh at the Palace

    10 in stock

    10 in stock

    £14.25

  • Soft and Sticky

    Penguin Young Readers Group Soft and Sticky

    10 in stock

    10 in stock

    £17.00

  • Andersen Press Troll Stinks

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £18.04

  • What Are Little Girls Made Of

    Candlewick Press (MA) What Are Little Girls Made Of

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.75

  • Lucinda Belinda Melinda McCool

    Andersen Press Ltd Lucinda Belinda Melinda McCool

    Book SynopsisThe most beautiful girl in the whole of the school is Lucinda Belinda Melinda McCool – but Lucinda Belinda felt it was her duty to guide all her friends in the subject of beauty. Lucinda becomes the scourge of family and friends, criticising big bottoms and moustaches (especially her grandma's) until everyone avoids her. So when Lucinda meets a monster in the forest, she makes it her mission to make-over this scary creature. Unfortunately changing its outside does not change what's inside – as Lucinda Belinda discovers!Trade Review"A great anti-body-shaming lesson, poking fun at the shallowness of people who think looks and grooming are supremely important." -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *"A great cautionary tale from a winning combination" * Guardian, The Best New Children's Books *"This is a brilliant piece of comic verse, wonderfully illustrated by Tony Ross, and should be recited to and by children up and down the country for their delight and edification. Superb!" -- Andrea Reece * Lovereading4Kids *"A cautionary tale with a dark bite." -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *"Tongue-pleasingly melodious text" * BookTrust *

    £17.79

  • Marry Me, Mole?

    Andersen Press Ltd Marry Me, Mole?

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom award-winning author and illustrator Jeanne Willis and Susan Varley comes this brave look at why being in love doesn't always mean choosing to be together. "Mole, why won't you marry me?" sang a lonely bird in the maple tree. Bird and Mole are in love. Mole lives underground and loves to be in the dark under his hill, but Bird lives in the trees and loves to be high up in the sky... so when Bird asks Mole to marry him, will they be able to make it work? Will love be enough?Trade Review"Perfectly-pitched and a joy to read aloud" -- Joanne Owen * LoveReading4Kids *

    10 in stock

    £9.67

  • We're Going to a Party!

    Andersen Press Ltd We're Going to a Party!

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis"We're going to a party, disguised in fancy dress. But which of us is What or Who? It's up to you to guess!" Lift the flaps of this gloriously funny book to find out which animal is wearing which fancy dress costume. But when it comes to the last page, even the animals themselves are in for a surprise . . . 'A dream team of writer and illustrator!' The Times 'The perfect pairing of Willis's rhyme and Ross's humourous illustration.' Good Book GuideTrade Review"Brilliantly funny with a monstrous pop-up surprise." * Baby London *"A dream team of writer and illustrator!" * The Times *"This book is full of fun, told in rhyme, nice and simple ... a lovely book for reading aloud." * The Bookbag *"Packed full of pop-up surprises this is a hilarious lift-the-flap book with an excellent joke at the end." * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids *"The perfect pairing of Willis's rhyme and Ross's humourous illustration." * Good Book Guide *

    15 in stock

    £12.39

  • Oceano Travesia Odio la Escuela

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £20.65

  • Obelisco Ahí No Se Hace!

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £20.76

  • Empanada de Mamut

    El Zorro Rojo Empanada de Mamut

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £20.79

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