StoryMakers: Chris Haughton
In this episode of StoryMakers, Rocco talks to illustrator and author Chris Haughton about his books, including the newest: GOODNIGHT EVERYONE about a little bear who isn’t sleepy enough to say, “Goodnight!” Chris shows us the location of the Ursa Minor and Ursa Major constellations — two bears! — in the northern sky and describes the beautiful and fun collages he used to create all the animals in the forest.
There’s also a special appearance of George from OH NO, GEORGE!
Do you want to know how Chris’ adorable puppets were designed? Here are some interesting links to share with parents and teachers!
- Made the UK with Elaine Burke of khama.co.uk
- Handmade in Nepal by the Associated Craft Producers
- Chris Haughton Collectibles
- How Chris Made the Owl from LITTLE OWL LOST!
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ABOUT THE BOOKS
Goodnight Everyone
Written and illustrated by Chris Haughton
The sun is setting, and everyone in the forest is getting sleepy. The mice, rabbits, and deer all give great big yawns as they snuggle up with their families for the night. But someone isn’t sleepy just yet. Little Bear thinks he can stay awake a bit longer.
Oh No, George!
Written and illustrated by Chris Haughton
George is a dog with all the best intentions. And his owner, Harry, has all the best hopes that George will be a well-behaved dog when he leaves him alone for the day. But when George spies a delicious cake sitting on the kitchen table, his resolve starts to waver. It’s so hard to be a good dog when there are cats to chase and flowers to dig up What ever will Harry say when he gets back?
Shh! We Have a Plan
Written and illustrated by Chris Haughton
Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird high in a tree “Hello birdie,” waves one. “Shh We have a plan,” hush the others. They stealthily make their advance, nets in the air. Ready one, ready two, ready three, and “go” But as one comically foiled plan follows another, it soon becomes clear that their quiet, observant companion, hand outstretched, has a far better idea
Little Owl Lost
Written and illustrated by Chris Haughton
Uh-oh Little Owl has fallen from his nest and landed with a whump on the ground. Now he is lost, and his mommy is nowhere to be seen With the earnest help of his new friend Squirrel, Little Owl goes in search of animals that fit his description of Mommy Owl. But while some are big (like a bear) or have pointy ears (like a bunny) or prominent eyes (like a frog), none of them have all the features that make up his mommy. Where could she be?
ABOUT CHRIS HAUGHTON
Chris Haughton is a designer and children’s book author. He has been a freelance illustrator for 12 years! His first book A Bit Lost is translated in 20 languages and has won awards in 7 countries including the Dutch Picture Book of the Year. Oh No, George! came out in 2012 and won the Junior Magazine Picturebook of the year award. His third book SHH! We Have a Plan came out in March 2014 and won the AOI award for children’s books for 2014 and GOODNIGHT EVERYONE was released in 2016!
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“Not about the sea”
Crabby!