Books for bedtime
Books for bedtime to read to children – a selection of books by Jill Murphy, Allan Ahlberg, Maurice Sendak, Michael Rosen, Martin Waddell, Fiona Watt, Claire Freedman, and more; which are ideal for reading to children at bedtime.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Timothy Knapman is a British author, playwright, and lyricist. He has written numerous books for children, including Dinosaurs in the Supermarket!, illustrated by Sarah McIntyre, and Superhero Dad, illustrated by Joe Berger. His works have been published by major publishers such as Walker Books, Macmillan Children’s Books, and Egmont.
Knapman’s picture books include Mungo and the Picture Book Pirates and Mungo and the Spiders from Space, both illustrated by Adam Stower. He has also collaborated with Helen Oxenbury on Time Now to Dream and with Patrick Benson on Follow the Track All the Way Back. His stories have been translated into multiple languages.
In addition to his work as an author, Knapman has written plays and musicals for adults and children. His books have been featured in reading schemes and have appeared on recommended reading lists for schools. Superhero Dad was shortlisted for the Booktrust Storytime Prize in 2016.
Timothy Knapman’s books are widely available in the UK and internationally. His collaborations with illustrators and publishers have contributed to a diverse portfolio of children’s literature.
Books for bedtime to read to children – a selection of books by Jill Murphy, Allan Ahlberg, Maurice Sendak, Michael Rosen, Martin Waddell, Fiona Watt, Claire Freedman, and more; which are ideal for reading to children at bedtime.
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