Timothy Knapman

Timothy Knapman is a children’s writer, lyricist and playwright. His children’s books have been translated into twenty languages, including the bestselling Dinosaurs in the Supermarket and its sequels; Superhero Dad, Superhero Mum and Superhero Gran; Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Bogey?, Dinosaurs Don’t Have Bedtimes and many other picture books, as well as non-fiction and retellings of Shakespeare. His stories have been heard on CBeebies Bedtime Stories and he does lots of school visits and bookshop readings.

Recent Publications: 

The Book of Blast Off (Magic Cat Publishing)

We look out of our window at the dark and twinkling sky. It’s full of stars and planets and there’s comets whooshing by. We want to go and see them, there’s so much to explore.
So let’s count down and blast off – then we can find out more!
Telling the story of 15 real life space missions in verse, including the moon landing, Voyager 1’s journey into interstellar space and Perseverance’s exploration of Mars. With stacks of pics and info at the back of the book for when they want to find out more, it’s the perfect gift for that 4+ wannabe astrophysicist or budding astronaut in your life!

Princesses Break Free (Walker)

A fun, wild adventure challenging the stereotypical image of the poised, preened damsel; this princess takes life into her own hands without waiting around for anybody else.
We begin our story in a fairy tale world like any other – princesses in distress are rescued by valiant and dashing princes and live happily ever after. But for Tilly, sitting around waiting to be rescued by a prince is BORING. So … Tilly simply rescues herself! “This puny prison can’t hold me!” And it’s not long before word of Tilly’s exploits spreads across the kingdom and inspires other princesses to take their fate into their own hands, too.

Sometimes I Am Furious (Macmillan)

Sometimes I Am Furious is a hilarious and reassuring story about how tough it can be being – and having – a toddler, from bestselling duo Timothy Knapman and Joe Berger. Life is all fun and games when everything’s going your way. But some days, suddenly, something becomes horribly UNFAIR. A melting ice cream, a too-tight t-shirt, a boy who doesn’t share… it’s enough to make you FURIOUS. But, as this little girl discovers, it’s nothing that a deep breath, a happy song and a good cuddle can’t sort out. A funny, friendly and relatable book for young children (and their parents) about emotions and how to handle them.