Illustrator & Author Profile
Guy Parker-Rees
4 Books
Guy Parker-Rees is a British children’s book illustrator and author known for bright, energetic picture books filled with movement, humor, and expressive animal characters. He has illustrated many popular books written by Giles Andreae and Tony Mitton, including titles such as Be Brave, Little Penguin, Elephant Me, Dinosaurumpus!, and Down by the Cool of the Pool. He is also the creator of the Dylan picture-book series, where he serves as both writer and illustrator.
Books in "Dylan"
Dylan has a classroom to run, and this stripy dog is sure he can make school fun. He tries playing teacher with plenty of energy, but lessons do not go quite the way he planned. Before long, there are mix-ups, muddles, and one very splashy moment by the river.
This cheerful picture book invites you into Dylan’s world of pretend play, where trying a new job means learning by doing. Dotty Bug appears on every page, giving young readers a playful reason to look closely and join in.
Bright, busy, and full of movement, Dylan the Teacher is a funny school-themed story about imagination, confidence, and discovering that everyone has something special to share.
6-8 Years
35 Pages
Dylan is putting on his baker’s hat, and Jolly Otter’s birthday cake is the most important order of the day. Mixing, baking, and waiting all sound simple enough, but Dylan soon faces a very tempting problem: can he make something delicious without nibbling it himself?
This playful picture book turns a pretend baking adventure into a funny test of patience and friendship. Young readers can search each page for Dotty Bug, who encourages them to notice details and take part in the story.
With warm humor, lively artwork, and a cheerful birthday setting, Dylan the Baker is a sweet choice for children who enjoy animal stories, imaginative play, and books about food.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Doctor Dylan is ready to help. With a busy bag of pretend-doctor energy, this cheerful stripy dog rushes from friend to friend, taking care of Purple Puss, Jolly Otter, and Titchy Chick.
But looking after everyone can be tiring, even for Dylan. This warm picture book uses pretend play to explore kindness, care, and the comfort of friends helping one another. Dotty Bug appears throughout the story, inviting readers to look closely and join in.
Dylan the Doctor is a bright, friendly story for children who enjoy animal characters, make-believe jobs, and gentle humor. Its simple emotional shape makes it especially appealing for readers learning about friendship and everyday ways to care.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Dylan has opened a shop, and being in charge feels wonderfully exciting. He can arrange the goods, welcome his friends, and play shopkeeper all day long. Then Jolly Otter and Purple Puss decide they want to be shopkeepers too, and Dylan’s tidy pretend game suddenly becomes much harder to manage.
This cheerful picture book turns a simple game of shop into a funny story about sharing space, taking turns, and using imagination with friends. Dotty Bug appears on every page, giving readers a reason to spot, point, and participate.
Bright and playful, Dylan the Shopkeeper is a lively animal story for children who enjoy pretend play, friendly mix-ups, and books about everyday roles.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
