The Complete Collection Meg and Mog Magical Adventures 20 Children Pictures Books Box Set By Helen Nicoll & Jan Pienkowski Including Meg on the Moon

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Helen Nicoll was born in Natland, Westmorland, in 1937. She was educated at schools in Bristol; Dartington Hall, Devon; and Froebel Education Institute, London. Helen Nicoll married Robert Kime in 1970 and they have one daughter and one son. Jan Pienkowski, meanwhile, was born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1936. He moved to England with his family in 1946 and eventually studied at the Camberwell School of Art in London. He worked as a designer and art director for several publishers before teaming up with Nicoll. Sadly, Pienkowski passed away in 2022.

Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski were a highly successful British duo in the world of children's literature. Helen Nicoll was the writer of the Meg and Mog series, while Jan Pienkowski was the illustrator. Together, they created some of the most beloved children's books of all time. Another strength of the Meg and Mog series is its accessibility. The stories are short and simple, making them perfect for younger children. At the same time, they are engaging and entertaining enough to hold the attention of older readers as well. Whether reading to a toddler or having an independent reading session with an older child, Meg and Mog is a great choice. Jan Pienkowski is a celebrated illustrator of children's books. He has won the Greenaway Medal twice - for his illustration of Joan Aiken's The Kingdom Under the Sea and for Haunted House. Jan lives in London. I've commented before on how hard it is to review picture books like this - I mean, by the time I've got into my flow here I'll have used more words than are contained within this entire book.Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski have worked together for over forty years, first at the BBC and then on the MEG and MOG books. Jan Pienkowski is a celebrated author of children's books, he has won the Greenaway Medal twice for his illustration of Joan Aiken's The Kingdom Under the Sea and Haunted House. Meg Goes to Bed is the latest of the iconic MEG and MOG picture books that continue to delight children up to the age of 3 with the brightly coloured and spellbinding antics of Meg the witch, Mog her cat and Owl. The bold, deceptively simple artwork is a treat for children to absorb while the stories are funny and can be enjoyed countless times. We love these books and know you and your children will, too! Throughout the books, the duo visit the zoo, head out to sea; and Meg starts driving a new car. Favourites for over 40 years, this is a brilliant collection for any little witch or wizard.

Together, Nicoll and Pienkowski created over 20 books in the Meg and Mog series, which has sold millions of copies around the world. The books were notable for their bright, bold illustrations and simple but engaging stories, making them a favourite of children and adults alike. The bestselling MEG and MOG stories have been casting a unique spell for more than thirty-five years. They are perfect for sharing or reading alone and children love exploring the colours, sounds and shapes.In 2001, an animated TV series of 52 five-minute episodes was planned to be produced as a co-production between Telemagination, TV-Loonland AG and Absolutely Productions for a 2002–2003 delivery, with Loonland holding Non-UK rights to the series. [2]