The story is told in simple, two-line rhymes, and to convey the arctic setting the artist relies on cool blues, whites, and dark shadows that many reviewers found fitting. His first book, Bare Bear, follows a polar bear home, where he strips down to his pink skin after removing sunglasses, boots, and finally his fur coat. While Alborough's plots are sometimes faulted as overly conventional, critics invariably find his illustrations apt, vibrant, and appealing to children.Īlborough has published several books with bears as the central character. Alborough usually includes silly or ridiculous incidents in his picture books, and critics note that his cartoon-like drawings emphasize the humorous intent of his words, with his use of color, in particular, garnering applause. Jez Alborough's picture books for young children feature rhyming texts and exaggerated drawings of animal characters in humorous scenarios that teach simple lessons to preschoolers. Some Dogs Do, Candlewick Press (Cambridge, MA), 2003. The Latest Craze, Walker Books (London, England), 2002. Hug, Walker Books (London, England), Candlewick Press (Cambridge, MA), 2000. Whose Socks Are Those?, Candlewick Press (Cambridge, MA), 1999. My Friend Bear (sequel to It's the Bear!), Candlewick Press (Cambridge, MA), 1998.īalloon, Collins (London, England), 1998. Watch Out! Big Bro's Coming, Candlewick Press (Cambridge, MA), 1997. Ice Cream Bear, Candlewick Press (Cambridge, MA), 1997, Walker Books (London, England), 1999. There's Something at the Letter Box, Walker Books (London, England), 1994, published as There's Something at the Mail Slot, Candlewick Press (Cambridge, MA), 1995.Ĭan You Jump Like a Kangaroo?, Candlewick Press (Cambridge, MA), 1996.Ĭan You Peck Like a Hen?, Candlewick Press (Cambridge, MA), 1996. It's the Bear! (sequel to Where's My Teddy?), Candlewick Press (Cambridge, MA), 1994. Hide and Seek, Walker Books (London, England), 1993, Candlewick Press (Cambridge, MA), 1994. Washing Line, Walker Books (London, England), 1993, published as Clothesline, Candlewick Press (Cambridge, MA), 1993. Where's My Teddy?, Candlewick Press (Cambridge, MA), 1992.Ĭuddly Dudley, Candlewick Press (Cambridge, MA), 1993. Shake before Opening (poems), Hutchinson (London, England), 1991. The Tale of Hillary Hiccup, Macmillan (London, England), 1988.Ĭupboard Bear, Walker Books (London, England), 1989.īeaky, Houghton (Boston, MA), 1990, reprinted as Hello, Beaky, Walker Books (London, England), 1998.Īrchibald, Macmillan (London, England), 1991. Black (London, England), 1987, published as The Grass Is Always Greener, Dial (New York, NY), 1987.Įsther's Trunk, Walker Books (London, England), 1988.
Willoughby Wallaby, Walker Books (London, England), 1986. Running Bear, Knopf (New York, NY), 1985.
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