Illustrator & Author Profile
Andrew Joyner
6 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'.
Books in "Boris"
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
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
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
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 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
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
