Children's book Author & Illustrator

Adrian Reynolds

Biography

Adrian Reynolds first became interested in children’s books while working in a children’s bookstore. He has illustrated several books and is the author and illustrator of the Pete and Polo books from Orchard Books. He lives in Cambridge, England.

The Tickle Test
Ready, Steady, Jump!
Upside Down Babies
The Pets You Get!
When Baby Lost Bunny
That's Not Funny!
Bear Flies High
Mine's Bigger Than Yours!
Baby Loves Visiting
Bear's Day Out
Harry and the Dinosaurs Make a Splash
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The Tickle Test
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · September 1, 2017

The Tickle Test

By Adrian Reynolds · With Kathryn White

A mouse faces a ticklish challenge: can it tickle a crocodile and join the Tickle Squad?

32 pages· 278 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.4/5 Goodreads · 131 ratings
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Most Popular Adrian Reynolds Books

Big Red Tub

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2004

Chaos erupts as animals squeeze into a bathtub. Who will fit?

Sammy and the Dinosaurs

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1999

Sammy's attic discovery leads to a secret world of talking dinosaurs.

Someone Bigger

Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2003

A boy must save his dad and others swept into the sky by a kite.

Who's in the Loo?

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2006

Who's causing the bathroom queue? Discover the hilarious truth inside.

Ready, Steady, Jump!

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2015

Elephant can't jump, but discovers a unique talent.

Bear's Day Out

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A curious bear ventures to the city, overwhelmed by its chaos, seeking a way back home.

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Book Stats

6

Authored

30

Illustrated

15

Collaborators

Picture books

34

Chapter books

1

Board books

1

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

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All Adrian Reynolds Books

Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.

The Tickle Test

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A mouse faces a ticklish challenge: can it tickle a crocodile and join the Tickle Squad?

Ready, Steady, Jump!
Sale price
$1597

Ready, Steady, Jump!

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2015

Elephant can't jump, but discovers a unique talent.

Upside Down Babies

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2013

Baby animals wake to find themselves with unexpected mothers.

The Pets You Get!

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2012

A boy discovers the unexpected joy of a tiny pet.

When Baby Lost Bunny

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2011

Join a family walk filled with animal sounds and sibling bonding.

That's Not Funny!

Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2010

Hyena's prank backfires, teaching him a lesson in humor's consequences.

Bear Flies High

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2009

Bear dreams of flying. Can a trip to the amusement park lift his spirits?

Mine's Bigger Than Yours!

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2008

A little monster defies a bully's demands, leading to an unexpected twist.

Baby Loves Visiting

Picture Book · Ages 1–3 · 2008

Explore Baby's favorite places and activities in a vibrant journey.

Bear's Day Out
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$1597

Bear's Day Out

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A curious bear ventures to the city, overwhelmed by its chaos, seeking a way back home.

Series
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$850

Harry and the Dinosaurs Make a Splash

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2007

A big wave challenges Harry and his dinosaurs' courage at Water World.

Harry and the Dinosaurs Go To School

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2006

A nervous boy and his dinosaurs face first-day school jitters. Can they help a shy classmate?

Who's in the Loo?
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$1248

Who's in the Loo?

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2006

Who's causing the bathroom queue? Discover the hilarious truth inside.

Harry and the Dinosaurs and the Bucketful of Stories

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2005

Join a boy and his dinosaurs on thrilling adventures, from swamp romps to dentist bravery.

Harry and the Dinosaurs Go Wild

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2005

A boy discovers endangered animals and strives to save them.

Sale price
$1595

Harry and the Dinosaurs at the Museum

Board Book · Ages 3–7 · 2004

A boy and his toy dinosaurs get lost in a museum, discovering ancient connections.

Sale price
$901

Harry and the Dinosaurs Make a Christmas Wish

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2004

Harry and his dinosaurs hope a Christmas wish brings them a duckling.

Big Red Tub
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$1398

Big Red Tub

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2004

Chaos erupts as animals squeeze into a bathtub. Who will fit?

The Little Sister's Tale

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2003

Youngest sibling Annie schemes to finally get her way.

Someone Bigger
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$1520

Someone Bigger

Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2003

A boy must save his dad and others swept into the sky by a kite.

The Canterbury Tales

Picture Book · Ages 4–12 · 2003

A boy schemes to reclaim attention from his new baby sister at a family wedding.

Harry and the Dinosaurs Romp in the Swamp

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2002

Harry must rescue his dinosaur from a swamp snake adventure.

Pete and Polo's Farmyard Adventure

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

Can Pete and Polo find the ten missing ducklings on the farm?

Harry and the Dinosaurs Say "Raahh!"

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2001

Dinosaurs hide as a boy faces his first dentist visit. Will they behave?

Harry and the Dinosaurs Say "Raahh!"

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2001

Dinosaurs face their fear of the dentist with a little magic and courage.

Silly Goose and Daft Duck Hunt for the Rainbow

Picture Book · Ages 1–3 · 2001

Can Silly Goose and Dizzy Duck trust Clever Fox to catch a rainbow?

Harry and the Robots

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2000

A boy builds a robot while his toy and grandmother are in the hospital.

Baby Loves Hugs and Kisses

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2000

Baby's quest for affection leads to unexpected encounters with family pets.

Pete and Polo's Big School Adventure

Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2000

A stuffed polar bear discovers the joys of school.

Baby Loves

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2000

A baby's day is full of distractions, but love remains constant.

Sammy and the Dinosaurs
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$1498

Sammy and the Dinosaurs

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1999

Sammy's attic discovery leads to a secret world of talking dinosaurs.

Toby's Doll's House

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1999

Toby's birthday wish for a doll's house faces family misunderstandings.

Pete y Polo

Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 1998

A boy searches for his missing toy bear, but looks everywhere except the right spot.

Harry and the Snow King

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1998

A boy's snow king vanishes, leaving behind a magical mystery.

Humbugs

Picture Book · Ages 1–5 · 1998

A boy defies his father's garden vision with bold plans.

Mystery Stories

Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 1996

Dive into 18 tales of mystery, from classic detective to modern twists.

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Adrian Reynolds's books.

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Ian Whybrow

Author / Author Illustrator / 12 shared books

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