As a child, Wendy spent most of my time in the airing cupboard, reading good books. Huddled up behind the boiler, she dreamt of being a cartoonist, a comedienne and a football player. But she didn’t know how to go about it. So she became an English lecturer instead – one that gave funny lectures, doodled in the margins and knew the odd-side rule.
Since leaving the safety of the airing cupboard, she has acquired a doctorate, an Algerian husband, four children, a wobbly old house in Wiltshire, a farm in the Berber mountains and a huge cat called Socrates (that many suspect is actually a goat). She spent a long time teaching English at Oxford University – but took ‘a little break’ to write and illustrate children’s books. (The ‘little break’ has turned into a ‘big break’ – nobody told her it was going to be such good fun!)
Wendy’s daughter, Mina May, is a fantastically talented illustrator, and provided the artwork for Wendy’s hilarious Wendy Quill series at the age of 11!
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Patrick and FlippaPatrick and Flippa are best friends . . . but friendship can be complicated. Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Merle Goll 978-0-19-278816-0 Paperback | 05/09/2024 Price: £7.99 Also available as an ebook |
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Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 10: Milly and Mr Minto's Marvellous MusicA heartwarming story all about music and friendship. Can Milly and Mr Minto bring joy to their town? Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Tatsiana Burgaud 978-1382041393 Paperback | 14/03/2024 Price: £8.40 |
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Sunny and the BirdsA moving and beautifully illustrated picture book about migration, home and belonging. Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Nabila Adani 978-0-19-278440-7 Paperback | 06/07/2023 Price: £7.99 Also available as an ebook |
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Cleo the Completely Fine CamelIt's okay to say you're not okay! Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Carmen Saldana 978-0-19-277855-0 Paperback | 01/06/2023 Price: £7.99 |
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Peggy the Always Sorry PigeonPeggy is learning to stand up for herself! Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Carmen Saldana 978-0-19-277856-7 Paperback | 07/07/2022 Price: £7.99 |
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The Friendship BenchAn uplifting story about moving home, starting school, and making new friends. Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Daniel Egneus 978-0-19-277733-1 Paperback | 07/04/2022 Price: £7.99 |
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Tisha and the BlossomA beautiful story about mindfulness and slowing down. Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Daniel Egneus 978-0-19-277735-5 Paperback | 01/04/2021 Price: £7.99 |
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Howard the Average GeckoTo those that love you, you can never be average. Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Carmen Saldana 978-0-19-277734-8 Paperback | 01/04/2021 Price: £6.99 |
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Tibble and GrandpaA beautiful intergenerational story about love and loss. Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Daniel Egneus 978-0-19-277196-4 Paperback | 04/06/2020 Price: £7.99 |
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Lubna and PebbleAn unforgettable story about the power of friendship. Author Wendy Meddour and Illustrator Daniel Egneus 978-0-19-276725-7 Paperback | 06/02/2020 Price: £7.99 |
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