As a child, Wendy spent most of my time in the airing cupboard, reading good books. Huddled up behind the boiler, she dreamt of being a cartoonist, a comedienne and a football player. But she didn’t know how to go about it. So she became an English lecturer instead – one that gave funny lectures, doodled in the margins and knew the odd-side rule.
Since leaving the safety of the airing cupboard, she has acquired a doctorate, an Algerian husband, four children, a wobbly old house in Wiltshire, a farm in the Berber mountains and a huge cat called Socrates (that many suspect is actually a goat). She spent a long time teaching English at Oxford University – but took ‘a little break’ to write and illustrate children’s books. (The ‘little break’ has turned into a ‘big break’ – nobody told her it was going to be such good fun!)
Wendy’s daughter, Mina May, is a fantastically talented illustrator, and provided the artwork for Wendy’s hilarious Wendy Quill series at the age of 11!
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Sunny and the BirdsA moving and beautifully illustrated picture book about migration, home and belonging. Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Nabila Adani 978-0-19-278440-7 Paperback | 06/07/2023 (estimated) Price: £7.99 Also available as an ebook |
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Cleo the Completely Fine CamelIt's okay to say you're not okay! Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Carmen Saldana 978-0-19-277855-0 Paperback | 01/06/2023 (estimated) Price: £7.99 |
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Peggy the Always Sorry PigeonPeggy is learning to stand up for herself! Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Carmen Saldana 978-0-19-277856-7 Paperback | 07/07/2022 Price: £6.99 |
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The Friendship BenchAn uplifting story about moving home, starting school, and making new friends. Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Daniel Egneus 978-0-19-277733-1 Paperback | 07/04/2022 Price: £6.99 |
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Tisha and the BlossomA beautiful story about mindfulness and slowing down. Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Daniel Egneus 978-0-19-277735-5 Paperback | 01/04/2021 Price: £6.99 |
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Howard the Average GeckoTo those that love you, you can never be average. Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Carmen Saldana 978-0-19-277734-8 Paperback | 01/04/2021 Price: £6.99 |
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Tibble and GrandpaA beautiful intergenerational story about love and loss. Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Daniel Egneus 978-0-19-277196-4 Paperback | 04/06/2020 Price: £6.99 |
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Lubna and PebbleAn unforgettable story about the power of friendship. Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Daniel Egneus 978-0-19-276725-7 Paperback | 06/02/2020 Price: £6.99 |
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The Secret Railway and the Crystal CavesFull steam ahead for a MAGICAL adventure! Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Sam Usher 978-0-19-274556-9 Paperback | 07/07/2016 Price: £5.99 |
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The Secret RailwayFull steam ahead for a MAGICAL adventure! Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Sam Usher 978-0-19-274554-5 Paperback | 03/03/2016 Price: £5.99 |
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