Illustrator & Author Profile
Andrew Joyner
18 Books
Andrew Joyner is an internationally recognized author and illustrator of children's books. He is well known for writing and illustrating the charming 'Boris' early chapter book series. Joyner has also illustrated numerous works by other acclaimed authors, notably providing the artwork for Jonathan London's 'Duck and Hippo' series and the posthumously published 'Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum'.
Inside could be quiet, hard, cozy, boring, busy, and full of love all at once.
In this tender picture book, a young girl remembers a time when her whole world seemed to move indoors. She plays, learns, waits, talks to her Nan on the phone, and thinks about the outside things she misses: running, splashing, cheering, climbing, and hugging.
Inspired by children’s experiences during the pandemic, Love Was Inside gives young readers a gentle way to think about separation, change, resilience, and connection. Its warm, reflective tone makes space for both difficult feelings and happy memories, while reminding readers that love can stay close even when people are apart.
6-8 Years
39 Pages
A pink hat begins in one pair of hands, then tumbles into the world.
A cat plays with it. The wind carries it. A baby uses it. A dog snatches it. At last, a girl finds it and wears it somewhere important, where many people have gathered to stand up for equal rights.
Inspired by the 2017 Women’s March, The Pink Hat tells a simple, thoughtful story about solidarity, care, and speaking up. Its clean text and bright visual storytelling make a big idea accessible without feeling heavy. For young readers, the hat’s journey becomes a gentle introduction to community action, empathy, and the strength people can find when they stand together.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
34 Pages
A class trip to the city is exactly the kind of day Boris loves: busy, exciting, and full of things to try.
Boris and his classmates are visiting the museum, the park, and the Road Safety School. There is so much to see that Boris can hardly slow down, especially when he spots a big red bike that looks fast enough for a real adventure.
Funny and lively, this Boris story is made for newly confident readers who enjoy short chapters, energetic illustrations, and characters who leap before they think. Boris’s excitement keeps the pages moving, while the school-trip setting adds just the right mix of everyday life and comic chaos.
6-8 Years
61 Pages
Boris loves pets, but there is one animal he wants more than any other: a Komodo dragon.
The trouble is, Komodo dragons are the biggest lizards in the world, and Boris does not actually have one. After he tells the kids in his class that he is getting one, everyone wants to see it. Now Boris needs a plan, and he needs it fast.
Boris Gets a Lizard is a funny early chapter book about big wishes, quick thinking, and the kind of trouble that starts when excitement gets ahead of the truth. With animals, school friends, and illustrations throughout, it is a lively choice for newly independent readers.
6-8 Years
68 Pages
Boris has entered everything he can think of at the Hogg Bay Show: pumpkins, pets, and even a carrot cake he baked himself. First prize is all he can think about, and with Boris’s huge imagination, the day already feels like an adventure.
But shows do not always go according to plan, especially when Frank the sheep gets involved. As Boris tries to protect his cake and make the most of the big day, readers get a funny early chapter book full of farmyard energy, friendly trouble, and one determined young warthog who never does anything halfway.
6-8 Years
64 Pages
Boris is camping in the backyard with Frederick and Alice, and no one is scared of the dark. At least, that is what they say.
Inside the tent, the night feels exciting. Outside, strange noises rustle in the dark, and a mysterious light moves through the bushes. Boris is brave, curious, and just nervous enough to make the campout feel thrilling. Now he has to find out what is really out there.
Boris Sees the Light is a gently spooky early chapter book for newly independent readers. With friendship, backyard adventure, and plenty of illustrated humor, it captures the fun of sleepovers, camping, and facing a fear that may not be as frightening as it seems.
6-8 Years
84 Pages
One girl sees people marching for the planet, and something inside her wakes up.
She listens, learns, and begins to act. With help from others, she finds ways to make change close to home: cleaning a lake, planting trees, making compost bins, and encouraging her community to think differently about the Earth.
Inspired by youth climate activism, Stand Up! Speak Up! is an uplifting picture book about environmental action, teamwork, and hope. Its simple text and lively illustrations make big ideas feel possible for young readers, showing that caring for the planet can begin with small, practical steps and a voice brave enough to use.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
21 Pages
Boris lives in Hogg Bay with his Mum and Dad in a bus that once travelled all over the world. Now it sits in the garden, and Boris wishes more than anything that it would move again.
Then one morning, while Boris is eating breakfast, the bus gives a jolt. Could it really be travelling? Has Boris’s adventure finally begun?
This first Boris story introduces a curious young warthog with a huge imagination and an even bigger hunger for adventure. With short chapters, lively illustrations, and a playful everyday setting, it is a friendly choice for early readers ready for a funny character-led series.
6-8 Years
61 Pages
Sports Day has arrived, and Boris is ready to run.
He wants to beat Eddie, the classmate who always seems to win everything. Frederick has a different goal: he just does not want to come last again. As the race gets closer, the excitement builds, and Boris’s big dreams make an ordinary school event feel larger than life.
Ready, Set, Boris is a lively early chapter book for readers who like funny school stories, friendly competition, and characters with oversized confidence. With short, energetic scenes and plenty of humor, it captures the nerves and fun of trying your best when everyone is watching.
6-8 Years
61 Pages
A terrible PLOP echoes through the forest, and the animals run.
Rabbit hears it first. Then more and more creatures join the panic, certain that something dreadful must be chasing them. But what is the Plop, really? To find out, someone will have to stop running long enough to look.
The Terrible Plop is a rollicking picture book with bouncing rhyme, comic energy, and a folktale feel. Based on a Tibetan myth, it turns fear into a funny, fast-moving read-aloud. Young readers will enjoy the stampede of nervous animals and the playful reminder that some scary things may not be so scary after all.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Duck loves the rain. Hippo is not so sure.
When Duck invites Hippo out for a rainy-day walk, the two friends quickly discover that sharing one umbrella is harder than it looks. Soon they are splashing through puddles, floating along the river, and facing a gust of wind strong enough to turn an ordinary outing into a wild little adventure.
This cheerful picture book pairs gentle humor with a warm friendship story. Duck is bold and playful, Hippo is careful and kind, and together they show how different friends can still make a wonderful team, even when the weather turns stormy.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Julius is a young lion who absolutely loves visiting the library and exploring all the wonderful stories hidden on its shelves. Reading is his favorite thing in the whole world.
But one day, Julius discovers something terrible is happening. Someone is taking the books away and removing them from the library completely. At first, Julius feels small and helpless, but he soon realizes that he has something very powerful: his own voice. He decides it is time to take a stand and use his mighty lion roar to advocate for the stories he loves.
You will be inspired by this courageous young lion as he fights to protect the magic of reading for everyone. It is a brilliant reminder that no matter how young you are, you can always speak up and roar for what you believe is right.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Hippo is planning the kind of Thanksgiving he has been dreaming about: a good old-fashioned feast with Duck and all their friends.
There is shopping to do, food to prepare, and invitations for Turtle, Elephant, and Pig. Hippo wants everything to feel just right. But while Hippo imagines the perfect celebration, Duck is quietly working on a surprise of her own.
This warm Duck and Hippo picture book is a gentle holiday story about friendship, gratitude, and the joy of being included. Young readers will enjoy the familiar animal friends, the cozy Thanksgiving setting, and the reminder that the best celebrations are often about the people gathered around you.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Caroline Crocodile has a problem: her baby brother dribbles, and everyone still acts as if he is perfect.
Feeling jealous and fed up, Caroline marches off to the Baby Shop to trade him for someone better. But each new baby brings a different kind of trouble, and Caroline begins to discover that swapping a sibling may not be as simple as she hoped.
The Swap is a warm, funny picture book about a feeling many children know well: wanting attention when a new baby arrives. With crocodile characters, playful exaggeration, and a gentle family theme, it gives young readers a safe and silly way to explore jealousy, frustration, and love.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Some days you just cannot sit still. You are full of heat, static electricity, and an unstoppable desire to move! Fueled by a good breakfast and powered entirely by play, the little boy in this story is ready to take on the world.
From the moment he wakes up, he is zooming through the hallways, zipping around the yard, and soaring high into the sky. Sure, he might need to pause for a tiny snack to refuel his engine, but then he is right back to running and jumping. His energy is like a bouncing ball that never stops.
Get ready to race through a day completely packed with motion and fun. This joyful celebration of active kids will make you want to stand up, stretch your legs, and show off your own unstoppable speed.
6-8 Years
19 Pages
Unsigned Valentine’s Day cards have arrived, and everyone has a guess.
Hippo wonders if Duck sent his card. Elephant and Turtle think Pig might be behind theirs. Pig imagines that Turtle could be her secret valentine. The cards all say to come to the park at four o’clock, so the friends get ready, wonder, and wait.
This Duck and Hippo picture book turns Valentine’s Day into a sweet friendship mystery. With gentle humor, cheerful animal characters, and a cozy holiday setting, it is a friendly read for children who enjoy surprises, parties, and stories where being kind matters more than guessing correctly.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Eric’s house has elephants everywhere.
There are elephants in the living room, elephants in the kitchen, elephants in the bathroom, and even elephants in his bedroom. They are enormous, they take up far too much space, and Eric loves every one of them. When his mum says the elephants have to go, Eric must find a clever answer to a very large problem.
Too Many Elephants in this House is a joyful, energetic picture book with a wonderfully silly premise and a warm family heart. Young readers will enjoy the escalating elephant chaos, while the story’s playful problem-solving makes it a lively read-aloud.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Step into a one-of-a-kind museum where a friendly horse is your guide to the wonderful world of art! In Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum, you'll embark on an exciting journey to discover how different artists, from famous painters to sculptors, have imagined and created horses throughout history. You'll see real art masterpieces featuring horses by artists like Picasso and Rosa Bonheur, alongside whimsical illustrations inspired by Dr. Seuss's own sketches.
This special book, based on a newly discovered manuscript by Dr. Seuss, encourages you to look closely, think creatively, and find new ways to appreciate art. With fun cameo appearances by beloved Seuss characters, it’s a playful and engaging way to explore museums, learn about art, and spark your own imagination. Get ready to gallop through a gallery of amazing art!
6-8 Years
41 Pages
