Robert Crowther (author)

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Robert Crowther (born 1948) is an author, illustrator, and paper engineer who has written children's books with pop-ups and moveable parts. He has also worked as a teacher. He lives in Norfolk, England. [1]

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Early life

He was born in Leeds, England. He graduated from Norwich School of Art where he studied art and design in 1970 and from Royal College of Art with an M.A. in 1973.[ citation needed ] He is a member of the Federation of Children's Book Groups and British Society of Authors.[ citation needed ]

In 2013 Crowther spoke to a group of students at Easthampstead Park Community School. [2]

Books

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References

  1. 1 2 Crowther, Robert (2016). Trains: A Pop-Up Railroad Book. Candlewick Press. ISBN   9780763681296.
  2. Slevin, Jennie (October 28, 2013). "Pop-up artist pops into Easthampstead Park Community School". BerkshireLive.
  3. Crowther, Robert (November 2014). Robert Crowther's Pop-Up Dinosaur Alphabet. Walker Books. ISBN   9781406348644.
  4. "Children's picture books round-up: From None the Number to Over the". The Independent. December 12, 2014.
  5. 1 2 Robert Crowther's Pop-up House of Inventions: Hundreds of Fabulous Facts About Your Home. Candlewick Press. March 22, 2009. ISBN   9780763642532 via Google Books.
  6. "Robert Crowther". Kirkus Reviews.
  7. "Let's Cook! By Robert Crowther".
  8. "Animal Rap! By Robert Crowther".
  9. "All the Fun of the Fair by Robert Crowther".
  10. "Books by Robert Crowther and Complete Book Reviews". PublishersWeekly.com.
  11. Gurdon, Meghan Cox (14 March 2009). "Book Review of 'Pop-Up House of Inventions'". Wall Street Journal.
  12. Liu, Jonathan H. "2 Interactive Books About Cars and Trucks". Wired via www.wired.com.
  13. Cohen, Rich (December 16, 2009). "Alarmingly Bright Futures". The New York Times via NYTimes.com.