M. P. Robertson

M. P. Robertson

Children's author, Illustrator

Also writes as

Mark Robertson
www.mprobertson.com
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M. P. Robertson - author tools

Available for

Workshop, Talk, Interview, Commission a book

Audiences

Age 5 to 7, Age 7 to 11

Genres

Art, History, Horror, Humour, Novelty, Science fiction

Book types

Alphabet, Picture book

Details

Golden egg M. P. Robertson Triplets
School Visits
“The whole school was totally spellbound, tremendously inspired and fully educated, a seriously worthwhile event.”
Dr Anne Bullen OBE, headmistress of the year 2012
Kids drawing, and a dragon sketch

I’ve been very privileged to spend the last 25 years working as a children’s author and illustrator. The countless titles that I’ve written and illustrated have been published all over the world. My best selling book, The Egg, has been published in 14 countries and is often used as a key text in schools.

Mark drawing

I love to visit schools to share my passion for drawing and storytelling. Through my talks I hope to inspire a life-long love of stories, thus improving literacy. In my workshops I show that drawing isn’t a magical thing reserved for the ‘gifted’, but something that anyone can enjoy, given the right tools.

My books are humorous by nature and I’ll stoop to any level to get a laugh... even wiggling my ears. My books aren’t of the cuddly kitten variety so they appeal equally to boys and girls. Book me and I can promise you a very ‘DRAGONY DAY!’

“We’ve had lots of positive feedback from your visit. One little girl told her dad it was the best day of her life ‘even better than Legoland!’”
Nadia Porter, St Mary’s Redcliffe, Bristol

Download: “What I offer” pdf
if you’d like to find out more about my visits

What I offer pdf

Download: “Praise” pdf
if you’re worried that booking me won’t be money well spent

Praise pdf

Download: “Be prepared” pdf
if you’ve booked me and are ready to plan your day

Be prepared pdf

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ME AND MY BOOKS PLEASE VISIT:

www.mprobertson.com

Event feedback

We had Mark visit our school to deliver a whole school assembly and then workshops for different year groups. To say the children enjoyed it would be an understatement! During the assembly both children and staff were fully engaged, even up and dancing at one point! His use of language and story telling ability truly captured their attention and imagination. Throughout the workshops, you could hear a point drop. The children were fully engaged in learning how to draw a dragon which they then took back to their class to use as a writing stimulus. The day was a thorough success, including the book sale at the end, and I would highly recommend a visit by Mark to any school!

Matthew D Cameron (Springdale First School)

We had a brilliant day with M. P. Robertson on Thursday 29th February. The whole school enjoyed a talk at the beginning of the day, then (after a bit of technical trouble!) the children enjoyed dragon drawing workshops. Reception children also enjoyed a lovely story time. There has been very positive feedback from teachers and children alike.

Lorna Collins (The Roche School)

Books by M. P. Robertson

9781907860225
On author's website
CH1P

CH1P

If anything needs fixing, CH1P can fix it. From Crusher Bots who can crush, Cleaner Bots who clean to Flyer Bots who can fly - they all depend on CH1P to keep them going. Suddenly CH1Ps world falls apart when his best friend P1N is whisked away to another planet. Devastated, he hatches a plan to rescue her and helped by his friends, he blasts off on an adventure into the unknown ... Packed with amazing robots and space creatures this is a captivating story which will grip children with excitement as they are swept along with their hero on his quest to save his friend. Written by M. P. Robertsons future cyborg self - M. P. Robotson. 
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1907860193
On author's website
The Sandcastle

The Sandcastle

Jack loves building sandcastles more than anything in the world. But he can’t stop the sea from stealing them away. Then one day he finds a shell with magical powers, and makes a wish to be king of his own sandcastle. In no time he finds himself in the middle of an amazing adventure. But is his new power greater than the power of the sea? This magical tale from M.P. Robertson draws the reader into Jack’s amazing adventure of wishes, sandcastles, shells, mermaids and floods through the truly magnificent, full-colour illustrations. ‘Every time you look at it, it leaves an imprint on your mind like a footprint in the sand.’ The Guardian ‘Full of transporting illustrations painted with all the sureness and authority of an old master, and a plot that straddles the ordinary and extraordinary.’ Sally Williams, The Independent 
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1847805892
DARE TO CARE FOR A PET DRAGON

DARE TO CARE FOR A PET DRAGON

A spectacular and fun spoof pet-care guide to dragons, with clear, concise information on everything from choosing an egg to feeding, grooming and training your dragon, plus spreads on taking your dragon to the vet and teaching it to fly! Stunning illustrations from M. P. Robertson, combined with witty and amusing text make this a perfect guide for any child who's ever dreamed of having a dragon in their life.  
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1907860185
On author's website
The Dragon Snatcher

The Dragon Snatcher

When an ice wizard plots to steal all the dragon eggs, George knows he muststop his wicked plan. But, with just one egg left to collect, will George save theday or will the wizard keep the dragon eggs forever in his icy clutches? Let the chase begin. Beautifully crafted and illustrated witha valiant theme for the boys and a soft endearing aspect for the girls. I'd happily recommend this book for keeps.Writeaway 
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Franklin P. Shelley
On author's website
Frank n Stan

Frank n Stan

Franklin P. Shelley is an only child. He asks his mother if he can have a brother or sister but she just says “We’ll see.” So Frank decides to build his own. A heartwarming family story, with plenty of references to Mary Shelley’s classic. Appealing both to the eye and the heart and, even though children are unlikely to catch the literary references, their parents will chuckle over them. Kirkus review 
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978-1-84507-799-0
On author's website
The Egg

The Egg

George finds more than he’dbargained for under his mother’sfavourite chicken. But when a dragon hatches from the egg he knows it’s his motherly duty to teach the dragon dragony ways. OVER 100,000 COPIES SOLD IN 12 COUNTRIES. Your child may love yet another book with fluffy chicks and curly lambs,but can you really stomach it? If the answer is no, then The Egg by M.P. Robertson is perfect. The Good Book Guide With its glorious, glowing illustrations that transport any child of four and over into the land of magic and back.Amanda Craig, The Independent on Sunday A beautifully written fantasy with luminous, richly hued artwork which isas evocative as the text … Each painting is a treasure on its own, filled with warm lighting and incredible detail. This is one egg that won’t gather dust on your shelves. The School Library Journal With its glorious, glowing illustrations that transport any child of four and over into the land of magic and back. Amanda Craig, The Independent on Sunday 
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Keywords

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