Leo Timmers catalogue

Leo Timmers books

Leo Timmers

Leo Timmers was born in 1970 in Belgium. At the age of 12 he started to draw comics and later trained in graphic design. He illustrates for magazines and newspapers and has released many successful picture books. He has a large following as one of Belgium’s pre-eminent picture book artists.

In 2019 Leo Timmers was awarded the New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book for Monkey on the Run. Gus’s Garage was awarded the Children’s and Youth Jury Award in 2017.

Leo’s books have been translated into more than 25 languages.

‘A delightful play on the fable of the Tortoise and the Hare’

The Telegraph Book of the Year 2020

Kind Crocodile

Everyone turns to crocodile for help when they are being chased, but what happens when crocodile gets overloaded?

‘A diverting reminder that kindness comes in all shapes and sizes— and sometimes requires community.’

refutation

anyone

The Times, Children’s Book of the Week

Elephant Island

A shipwrecked elephant makes his tiny island a home for the many friends who come to the rescue, building increasingly intricate constructions that turn Elephant Island into a fun park city.

‘A lilting Seussian singsong, with wonderful, surprising rhymes’

Where Is the Dragon?

Three not-so-smart knights with only one candle seek a dragon in the dark. Every promising silhouette reveals a luminous surprise—but not a dragon.

UKLA Book Awards.

Franky

Sam loves robots. He is certain they live in outer space among the stars. Everyone laughs at him. No one understands him. No one except for Franky, that is…

“An inspiring book to share with children that reinforces there are no limits to hopes, dreams, and the imagination.” Bookrapt

240 x 260 mm | 40 pp | HB 978-1-927271-93-3

NZ 29.99

BANG

BANG is filled with bright colours, quirky details, car prangs, and animal mix-ups. It’s a big, happy accident!

“Timmers never skimps, painting with devoted attention every automotive detail.” starred review, Publishers Weekly

228 x 258 mm | 48 pp | HB 978-1-877579-18-9

NZ 29.99

PB 978-1-877579-17-2 | NZ 19.99

The Magical Life of Mr. Renny

Mr. Renny’s paintings are so good that they almost appear real. But no one seems to pay them any attention—until a strange man offers to make everything that Mr. Renny paints come to life.

“A story with heart and humor, as well as a visual delight.” Foreword Reviews

280 x 269 mm | 40 pp | PB 978-1-877467-89-9

NZ 19.99

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