Mick Manning
Mick Manning grew up in Haworth, West Yorkshire and studied Illustration at the Royal College of Art in London. He has written and illustrated over 60 books, mostly with his partner Brita Granström.Their distinctive books have won many awards. Their first book, The World is Full of Babies, won the Smarties Silver Prize in 1996. Mick and Brita live in the Scottish Borders and have 4 sons. Their other books with Frances Lincoln include the critically acclaimed Fly on the Wall series: Roman Fort, Pharaoh's Egypt, Viking Longship, Greek Hero, Tail-End Charlie and What Mr Darwin Saw. Both Roman Fort and Viking Longship were shortlisted for the English Association 4-11 Awards and Greek Hero won in 2008. Snap! is the follow-up to Yuck! which was a regional winner of the Highland Book Awards 2006. Recently Mick and Brita donated the entire body of work created for their book Fly on the Wall: Greek Heroto Seven Stories, the centre for children's books
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Art SchoolBy Mick Manning Illustrated by Mick Manning By Brita Granström Illustrated by Brita GranströmLearn how to create still lifes, self-portraits, sculptures, your own paper – even your first printed book! Category: Picture information, Art, Activity booksPublisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
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Charles Dickens - Scenes from an Extraordinary LifeBy Mick Manning Illustrated by Mick Manning By Brita Granström Illustrated by Brita GranströmThe extraordinary life and genius of Charles Dickens is brought alive for primary-age children by the author-illustrator team behind the bestselling What Mr Darwin Saw. Category: HumanitiesPublisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
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Dino-DinnersBy Mick Manning Illustrated by Mick Manning By Brita Granström Illustrated by Brita GranströmHow do we know what dinosaurs ate? Discover exactly who or what is on the menu when it's dino-dinnertime! Category: Early Literacy, SciencePublisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
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Drama SchoolBy Mick Manning Illustrated by Mick Manning By Brita Granström Illustrated by Brita GranströmLearn how to have a stage fight, put on a puppet show, make scenery and more! Category: Picture information, Activity books, HumanitiesPublisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
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Greek HeroBy Mick Manning Illustrated by Mick Manning By Brita Granström Illustrated by Brita GranströmAgathon the Greek soldier returns home from battle, meeting lots of interesting characters from classical Greece along the way. Part of the Fly on the Wall series. Category: Picture information, HumanitiesPublisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
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Nature AdventuresBy Mick Manning Illustrated by Mick Manning and Brita Granström By Brita GranströmAn inspiring introduction to nature by award-winning non-fiction picture book creators. Category: Science, Junior non-fictionPublisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
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Nature SchoolBy Mick Manning Illustrated by Mick Manning By Brita Granström Illustrated by Brita GranströmLearn how to make a worm farm, keep wild animals safe, make a disguise for animal-watching and more! Category: Picture information, Science, Activity booksPublisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
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Pharaoh's EgyptBy Mick Manning Illustrated by Mick Manning By Brita Granström Illustrated by Brita GranströmLearn all about the Egyptian way of life as we meet the noble and majestic Pharaoh, watch the scribes at work in the palace, delve deep into the tombs and worship at the temples. Category: Picture information, HumanitiesPublisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
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Roman FortBy Mick Manning Illustrated by Mick Manning By Brita Granström Illustrated by Brita GranströmGo on patrol with Vespian's centurions, sit on the toilet with Candidus and Flavinus and even meet the emperor - a great way to learn all about the Romans. Category: Picture information, HumanitiesPublisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
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Science SchoolBy Mick Manning Illustrated by Mick Manning By Brita Granström Illustrated by Brita GranströmFollow in the footsteps of the great scientists, with simple experiments that explore big questions. Category: Picture information, Science, Activity booksPublisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
