Tim warnes biography
- About the author .
- I'm Tim Warnes – writer, illustrator & champion of children's books.
- Tim Warnes has been writing and illustrating for kids for 30 years and is passionate about helping parents and carers use picture books to nurture their.
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THE BEST PICTURE BOOKS TO HELP YOUR CHILD THRIVE!
– Tim Warnes
Writer | Illustrator | Champion of Children's Books
Emotional and mental wellbeing starts with quality time together.
My handpicked recommendations remove confusion and help you choose with confidence.
Kids grow fast! Don’t miss the opportunity to connect and make memories.
“Such a thoughtful and well researched review.”
“Thank you for being such a meaningful part of our quality family time.”
WRITER, ILLUSTRATOR & CHAMPION OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS.
My stories are read and enjoyed in multiple languages by families across the world.
I've had 80+ picture books published by major publishing houses (including Little Tiger Press, Penguin Random House, Harper Collins and Simon & Schuster) and spoken at many events – from school visits to the Edinburgh International Literary Festival.
My recommendations are based on:
30 years as a professional
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Warnes, Tim 1971-
(Lily Moon, Timothy Warnes)
PERSONAL: Born June 11, 1971, in London, England; son of Michael (a paper conservator) and Julia (Smith) Warnes; married Jane Chapman (an illustrator), April 16, 1994; children: Noah. Education: Kingston Polytechnic, diploma, 1990; Brighton University, B.A. (illustration; with honors), 1993. Religion: Christian. Hobbies and other interests: The natural world, photography, "walking, beachcombing, and going to the cinema, being a dad."
ADDRESSES: Home—Somerset, England. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Little Tiger Press/Magi Publications, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Rd., London SW6 6AW, England.
CAREER: Freelance illustrator specializing in children's picture books, 1993–.
MEMBER:Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, National Trust.
AWARDS, HONORS: Nottinghamshire Children's Book Award, Benjamin Franklin award finalist, and Dutch Libraries Association's Children's Book Prize, all 1997, all for I Don't Want to Go to Bed!; Nottinghamshire Children's Book Award, 1998, for I Don't Want to Take a Bath!; Nottingha
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
“HOW MANY BOOKS HAVE YOU HAD PUBLISHED?”
I’ve had 87 original picture book titles published. I’ve also self-published Gus Munchie: My Lockdown Diary (online).
Click here for my complete bibliography.
“ARE YOUR BOOKS AVAILABLE IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES?”
Yes! Families around the world enjoy sharing my stories!
Over the years, my picture books have been translated into approximately 20 different languages, including Chinese, Dutch, Finnish, German, Hindi, Japanese, Malaysian, Polish, Russian, Slovenian, Urdu and even Welsh!
“ARE YOUR TESTIMONIALS GENUINE?”
Yes! (And I only use them with permission.)
Many are from customers who tagged me on social media – such as this image.
Other customers, such as Gemma Roshier, email me directly:
“My 11 month old daughter loves your book Mummy Mine ... She will not sleep unless we’ve read it together at least once. I use actions to help her understand the meaning of the words and now she joins in with those actions too, it’s so heartwarming. She’s too small to talk, but we have dev
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