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Stuart Trotter
ALLi Author Member
Location: United Kingdom (the)
Genres: Writing & Publishing, Children's general
Skills: Writing Workshop, Speaking Engagement/Lecture, Self-publishing Workshop/Training
Author, Illustrator, Designer, Packager, Publisher.
Owner of Rockpool Children's Books Ltd., established 2007, publisher of children's picture books, publishing 'Print on Demand' through
Imago's Albury Bookshelf.
As an illustrator I'm very versatile, style wise, and have illustrated for most of the top publishers over the years illustrating 'Postman Pat', Mick Inkpen's 'Kipper', 'Animals of Farthing Wood', Wallace and Gromit', classic 'Winnie the Pooh', 'Thomas the Tank Engine', and also collaborated on many projects that required NDA's so can't reveal what I did, or for who. Currently Author/Illustrator of 'Rupert Bear' for Harper Collins Rupert Annual.
I've written and illustrated many picture books, and have many in the pipeline.
Sold in excess of 344,000 books in the UK and abroad.
When the occasion allows, I'll visit schools, home or abroad, with my 'All about Picture Books' talk and workshop.
Stuart Trotter's books
Greedy Grumpy Hippo
Greedy Grumpy Hippo is a very greedy hippo indeed.
Then one day the other animals play a trick on him and soon he learns
the error of his ways. From selfish to sharing and caring!
Simple words, delightful pictures, this funny, uplifting book
is perfect for sharing with young children.
Big Bully Hippo
Big Bully Hippo is a very rude hippo indeed, a bit of ruffian.
Then one day something truly unexpected happens, the tables are turned,
and soon he learns the error of his ways, and it's better to be kind than unkind!
Simple words, delightful pictures, this uplifting book
is perfect for sharing with young children.
Scaredy Cat
Scaredy Cat gets scared by all sorts of things – from monsters
to combing his hair!
But there’s one thing that always makes
his fears melt away...
A delightful rhyming reminder of everyone’s secret fears,
with pictures to make you smile.
Softcover / Size: 270 x 220 / Spine: 3mm / Extent 32 pages
BIC Standard Subject Category: YBCS
BIC Children's Book Marketing Category: A3M69
ISBN 978-1-906081-89-8
The Little Bookworm
Words and pictures – Stuart Trotter / Sam Walshaw
The little Bookworms favourite treat,
Is eating books, sheet by sheet,
BIG books, small books,
bath books, toy books, all are yummy,
and good to eat!
Softcover / Size: 220 x 220 / Spine: 3mm / Extent 32 pages
BIC Standard Subject Category: YBCS
BIC Children's Book Marketing Category: A3M69
ISBN 978-1-906081-88-1
The Princess Who Couldn't Sleep
The little princess just can’t get to sleep.
Her mum, the queen, tries everything to help,
except the one thing that does!
A touchingly funny tale, with delightful illustrations of
a make-believe world, where children need the
same things they need in the real world.
Softcover / Size: 220 x 220 / Spine: 3mm / Extent 32 pages
BIC Standard Subject Category: YBCS
BIC Children's Book Marketing Category: A3M69
ISBN 978-1-906081-87-4
My Perfect Pet
Can you guess which is the perfect pet
one that’s not dry and not at all wet,
not too hairy and not too scary,
not too slinky and not too stinky?
With its simple rhymes and bold, exciting
pictures, My Perfect Pet will delight young
children time and time again.
Softcover / Size: 220 x 220 / Spine: 3mm / Extent 32 pages
BIC Standard Subject Category: YBCS
BIC Children's Book Marketing Category: A3M69
ISBN 978-1-906081-92-8
Boomerang Bear
Eddy thinks he’s too old for a teddy.
So he throws his toy away.
But Teddy, it turns out, is not that easy to get rid of.
Delightful story and pictures, perfect for reading
alone or aloud.
Softcover / Size: 220 x 220 / Spine: 3mm / Extent 32 pages
BIC Standard Subject Category: YBCS
BIC Children's Book Marketing Category: A3M69
ISBN 978-1-906081-93-5
The Potty Book
No long-winded potty training in this book! Just brightly coloured
potties and fun rhyme that will delight, inspire, and gently coax the
newest of pottygoers!
Softcover / Size: 220 x 220 / Spine: 3mm / Extent 32 pages
BIC Standard Subject Category: YBCS
BIC Children's Book Marketing Category: A3M69
ISBN 978-1-906081-65-2
'What am I?' asked butterfly
When Butterfly pops out of his chrysalis, he is a little concerned.
He went to sleep as one thing and woke up as another!
What could he be?
Do the other rainforest animals know?
Off he flutters to find out.
Softcover / Size: 220 x 220 / Spine: 3mm / Extent 32 pages
BIC Standard Subject Category: YBCS
BIC Children's Book Marketing Category: A3M69
ISBN 978-1-906081-24-9
The Coal Mine
Paintings – Derek Slater / Words&Design – Stuart Trotter
In this unique picture book the story of the coal mine
is told through the dramatic paintings of Derek Slater.
A miner himself for over 25 years his telling of the story and visual portrayal
of the pitman at work in the cramped and hazardous conditions deep
below ground, are captured by strong brush strokes and attention to detail
that only someone who has experienced life underground can.
Softcover / Size: 270 x 220 / Spine: 3mm / Extent 32 pages
BIC Standard Subject Category: YBCS
BIC Children's Book Marketing Category: A3M69
ISBN 978-1-912061-00-6
Ruby and the paddling pool
Words and pictures – Stuart Trotter
Published by: Rockpool Children's Books Ltd.
Fun and games in Ruby’s garden,
when she invites her friends round
to play in her paddling pool....but
they have an unexpected guest
with unexpected results!
Softcover / Size: 220 x 220 / Spine: 3mm / Extent 32 pages
BIC Standard Subject Category: YBCS
BIC Children's Book Marketing Category: A3M69
ISBN 978-1-906081-84-3
Ruby to the Rescue
Words and pictures – Stuart Trotter
With lots of rain, and lots of puddles, Ruby makes a paper boat....
but her fun is interrupted when the stream floods and she gets a call for help
from her neighbours! So it’s Ruby to the rescue!
Softcover / Size: 220 x 220 / Spine: 3mm / Extent 32 pages
BIC Standard Subject Category: YBCS
BIC Children's Book Marketing Category: A3M69
ISBN 978-1-906081-85-0
Polar White
Words and pictures – Stuart Trotter
It’s snowing!
In fact it’s always snowing where Polar White lives,
so it’s a perfect day for the beach.
Join him as he and Rusky the Husky take little Ted off to
the seaside for another exciting day of snowy fun!
Softcover / Size: 220 x 220 / Spine: 3mm / Extent 32 pages
BIC Standard Subject Category: YBCS
BIC Children's Book Marketing Category: A3M69
ISBN 978-1-906081-90-4
Polar White and the 'Woo Hoo' day
Words and pictures – Stuart Trotter
It’s snowing!
In fact it’s always snowing where Polar White lives,
so as the Jungle Express roars in bringing
the most colourful of winter holidaymakers, join them
and Polar White on their “Woo hoo day” of snowy fun!
Softcover / Size: 220 x 220 / Spine: 3mm / Extent 32 pages
BIC Standard Subject Category: YBCS
BIC Children's Book Marketing Category: A3M69
ISBN 978-1-906081-91-1
Nosy Barker
Words and pictures – Stuart Trotter
Nosy Barker is the little dog with a very big
inquisitive nose that gets him into all sorts
of trouble as he ‘sniff, sniff, sniffs’
into everything!
Softcover / Size: 270 x 220 / Spine: 3mm / Extent 32 pages
BIC Standard Subject Category: YBCS
BIC Children's Book Marketing Category: A3M69
ISBN 978-1-912061-95-2
I Love my Dinosaur and I Love my Elephant
Words - Stuart trotter / Illustrations - Sam Walshaw
I love my elephant and I love my dinosaur is aimed at children of all ages, with bright pictures, lovely detail, and simple rhyme.
A Flip-It Book, it has two stories on one book!
Softcover / Size: 220mm x 220mm / Spine: 3mm / Extent 32 pages
BIC Standard Subject Category: YBCS
BIC Children's Book Marketing Category: A3M69
ISBN 978-1-912061-04-4
Time for Bed
Simple rhyme with wonderfully engaging pictures, Time for Bed is a perfect bedtime book for tiny ones! Words by Jude Irwin
Design and Illustration by Stuart Trotter
Paperback Colour up to Royal Octavo
BIC Standard Subject Category: YBCS
BIC Children's Book Marketing Category: A3M69
(22cm x 22cm | 32 pages) ISBN 978-1-912061-07-5
My Mummy & Me
With simple rhymes and heartwarming illustrations MY MUMMY & ME takes tiny readers through their day with Mummy and gently readies them for bed. Words - Jude Irwin /
Design and Illustration - Stuart Trotter
Paperback Colour up to Royal Octavo
BIC Standard Subject Category: YBCS
BIC Children's Book Marketing Category: A3M69
(22cm x 22cm | 32 pages) ISBN 978-1-912061-08-2