Tim Budgen

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About Tim Budgen

Tim was born in Surrey in 1977, and is a freelance illustrator. For much of his life he has been scribbling down ideas and can usually be found with a pencil in one hand and a sketchbook in the other!

Tim has a real passion for character design and storytelling. His illustration work has been described as ‘story telling with whimsical charm, warmth and humour’ and he’d like to think that is pretty true!

Tim lives with his wife by the sea on Hayling Island with their pets Baxter and Alfie.

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Simon & Schuster, Scholastic , Puffin, Little Tiger Press, Hachette Children's books, Random House US

Scott Emmons

JibJab Bros Studios

Margeaux Lucas

Tad Hills

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Big Shark, Little Shark (Step into Reading) May 9, 2017

by Anna Membrino, Tim Budgen

( 9,741 )

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Just when you thought it was safe to read an early reader . . . SHARK!

This fun Step 1 book about two sharks is a study in opposites. Big Shark has big teeth; Little Shark has little teeth. Big Shark swims fast; Little Shark swims slow. But they are both hungry! Will they each succeed in finding a tasty snack? Little Shark is hoping that he won’t become fast food for Big Shark!

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Other Formats: Library Binding , Paperback , Board book

I Wish I Had a Wookiee: And Other Poems for Our Galaxy Sep 28, 2021

by Ian Doescher, Tim Budgen

( 57 )

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Inspired by the beloved world of Star Wars, this collection of over 75 whimsical and original poems is a celebration of childhood, creativity, imagination, and the early years of Star Wars fandom.

In “My Pet AT-AT,” a ten-year-old dreams of playing hide and seek and fetch with an AT-AT. In “Dad’s Luke Skywalker Figurine,” a child opens their dad’s untouched action figure but, instead of getting into trouble, helps their dad re-discover his own sense of play. In “T-16 Dreams,” a little girl imagines herself flying through the galaxy, the Empire hot on her trail, to help with her real-world fear of flying.

Set in the hearts and minds of young children who love Star Wars, and filled with the characters you know and love, I Wish I Had a Wookiee is the perfect gift for the young Star Wars fan—and the young at heart.

Other Formats: Hardcover

Big Shark, Little Shark Go to School (Step into Reading) Jun 4, 2019

by Anna Membrino, Tim Budgen

( 180 )

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A silly school-themed sequel to the popular Step 1 Reader Big Shark, Little Shark!

Everyone's favorite odd couple (of sharks) returns in this funny Step 1 book! And now it's time for school! Big Shark and Little Shark continue to be opposites in every way. Little Shark is excited for school and shows up to the bus stop early. Big Shark...doesn't show up at all! Will Big Shark and Little Shark be late on their first day?

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Other Formats: Hardcover , Paperback

The Final Treasure #4 (The Treasure Troop) Oct 12, 2021

by Dori Hillestad Butler, Tim Budgen

( 6 )

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From Edgar Award Winner Dori Hillestad Butler comes The Treasure Troop, a chapter book mystery series! Join Marly, Sai, and Isla, three code-cracking kids on the hunt for an old neighbor's hidden treasure.

In the fourth and final book of this code-busting series, Marly, Sai, and Isla are back on the hunt. After their shocking discoveries on Summer Island, the Treasure Troop has one final set of clues to follow before reaching the end of their search. And now our trio must solve the toughest mystery of all: what really happened to Mr. Summerling?

Other Formats: Hardcover , Paperback

Big Shark, Little Shark, Baby Shark (Step into Reading) May 26, 2020

by Anna Membrino, Tim Budgen

( 72 )

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Just when you thought it was safe...Big Shark and Little Shark return in this funny new Step 1 Reader, pursued by...Baby Shark!

Big Shark and Little Shark may be opposites, but they agree on one thing--neither wants to play with Baby Shark. Baby Shark is too small and slow to be any fun...right? What happens when Mommy Shark, Daddy Shark, Grandpa Shark, and Grandma Shark find out that Baby Shark is being snubbed? Dun dun dun dun dun dun! All's well that ends well in this easily decodable and oh-so-familiar story of big kids and little kids resolving their conflicts. The book conveys a great social-emotional lesson about apologizing and inclusion in a funny way! Look for these other funny stories: Big Shark, Little Shark and Big Shark, Little Shark Go to School.

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Other Formats: Library Binding , Paperback

Who Will You Meet on Dinosaur Street (Who Will You Meet?) Mar 31, 2022

by Gareth Peter, Tim Budgen

( 3 )

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What is that stomping and stamping of feet?
It looks like a party on Dinosaur Street!
They’re all in a frenzy and eager to go
To the Fizz-whizzing Flash-tastic Fireworks Show!

Welcome to Dinosaur Street! Home to Flashysaurus, Splashysaurus, Whoops-there’s-been-a Crashysaurus, and a whole host of other loveable characters. With the most energetic rhythm and rhyme this is huge fun to read aloud and will encourage lots of reader engagement. The hilarious Who Will You Meet series is sure to become a repeat-read family favourite.

Next up: Who Will You Meet on Halloween Street, due to publish 01/09/2022.

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Big Shark, Little Shark, and the Spooky Cave (Step into Reading) Jul 13, 2021

by Anna Membrino, Tim Budgen

( 20 )

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Just in time for Halloween comes a spooky, funny early reader starring Big Shark and Little Shark!

Big Shark is scared! The cave looks far too dark and spooky to swim into. But Little Shark isn't scared in the least! Can he coax Big Shark to explore? Some exciting surprises are waiting deep in the spooky cave! Shark fans and emergent readers will enjoy all the stories starring this odd couple: Big Shark, Little Shark; Big Shark, Little Shark Go to School; and Big Shark, Little Shark, Baby Shark.

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Other Formats: Library Binding , Paperback

Summer Island #3 (The Treasure Troop) Jul 13, 2021

by Dori Hillestad Butler, Tim Budgen

( 5 )

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From Edgar Award Winner Dori Hillestad Butler comes a new chapter book mystery series, The Treasure Troop! Join Marly, Sai, and Isla, three code-cracking kids on the hunt for an old neighbor's hidden treasure.

In the third book of this code-busting series, Marly, Sai, and Isla are back on the hunt! Mr. Summerling has left them a brand-new set of clues to follow, including tickets to the mysterious Summer Island. So with tickets in hand, our trio sets off to their late neighbor's island. Can they finally discover what lies at the end of this treasure hunt?

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When You Adopt a Pugicorn Sep 7, 2021

by Matilda Rose, Tim Budgen

( 6 )

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What happens when a princess wishes for a unicorn . . . but gets a PUGICORN instead?

Every year, young princesses and princes arrive at Mrs. Paws' Magic Pet Shop to pick a perfect unicorn pet. But this year Princess Ava arrived too late. There are no unicorns left . . . only Pugicorn! He's short and hairy. He can't sit still or gallop gracefully—and he certainly can't leap over rainbows. Can a pugicorn ever be a princess's best friend?

Other Formats: Audible Audiobook , Hardcover , Audio CD

Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime Jun 3, 2021

by Mark Sperring, Tim Budgen

( 98 )

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Mixing dinosaurs, counting and bedtime, children will love this brilliantly fun picture book with a peep-through cover!

Once upon a bedtime, these children could not sleep,

so their helpful mums and daddies said that they should count some sheep.

Though children think that sheep are nice, there's something they like more,

so instead of counting lots of sheep, they counted DINOSAURS!

What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce them to super cute dinosaurs, of course! And with stomping, laughing and mischievous dinosaurs on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this book is set to become every child's new favourite.

Perfect for all dinosaur-loving children
Helps children learn how to count from one to twenty
Brilliantly fun story and beautiful illustrations
Helps children wind-down to bedtime
The perfect book to help children love counting as much as they love dinosaurs!

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Mr. Summerling's Secret Code #1 (The Treasure Troop) Jan 19, 2021

by Dori Hillestad Butler, Tim Budgen

( 44 )

$6.99

From Edgar Award Winner Dori Hillestad Butler comes a new chapter book mystery series, The Treasure Troop! Join Marly, Isla, and Sai, three code-cracking kids on the hunt for an old neighbor's hidden treasure.

Marly always knew Mr. Summerling as her friendly neighbor living in the big, old house next-door. Sure, he walked around with a metal detector and talked about being a "treasure hunter," but she didn't think much of it. But when news of Mr. Summerling's death arrives at her doorstep, Marly is brought into a treasure hunt of her own. In Mr. Summerling's will, he's left a treasure for Marly and her two classmates, Isla and Sai. The catch? They have to solve a series of riddles, puzzles, and clues to find its location. And not only that, they have to work together on it -- which Marly is not looking forward to. But with no other choice, she, Isla, and Sai set off on the hunt. Can the three kids come together to crack the code? And even if they do solve the clues... what could Mr. Summerling possibly have left them?

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Twenty Unicorns at Bedtime Sep 2, 2021

by Mark Sperring, Tim Budgen

( 2 )

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The super cute unicorn book that makes counting fun!

Once upon a twinkling night, Mindy could not sleep,

so So her daddy and her favourite toy said, "You should count some sheep!"

Now, Mindy isn't keen on sheep, they "BAAAA" from dusk till dawn.

So instead of counting noisy sheep, she counted...UNICORNS!

What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce them to super cute unicorns, of course! And with cuddly, laughing and magical unicorns on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this second book in a brand-new series is set to become every child's new favourite.

Bestselling author Mark Sperring has done it again with this brilliant bedtime story that is just right for unicorn fans.
With beautiful illustrations from top-selling illustrator Tim Budgen, children will love spotting the unicorns on every page.
A gorgeously sparkly silver cover makes this book a great gift
Perfect for curious children who might be ready to count to ten... and beyond!

Other Formats: Paperback

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