He cites Maurice Sendak, Tomi Ungerer, and Richard Scarry as his first influences and describes E.H. Vere, who grew up in the Peak District of central and northern England, developed an interest in art at a young age. 'I do sometimes think there's not much out there for small boys, so I try to appeal to that section of the market.' 'When I write I try to think about what would have entertained me when I was younger,' Vere remarked in an interview for Little Big online. SidelightsĮd Vere is a British artist and author known for his unconventional and slightly subversive children's books, including The Getaway, a self-illustrated title. Will Grace, Five Little Dinosaurs, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2004. Will Grace, Red Train, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2003. Lisa Lawston, Can You Sing?, Orchard Books (New York, NY), 1999.

Lisa Lawston, Can You Hop?, Orchard Books (New York, NY), 1999. The Getaway, Puffin (London, England), 2006, Margaret K. It's Windy, Campbell Books (London, England), 2002. It's Sunny, Campbell Books (London, England), 2002. It's Snowing, Campbell Books (London, England), 2001. It's Raining, Campbell Books (London, England), 2001. Kate Greenaway Medal shortlist, 2008, for Banana! Writings SELF-ILLUSTRATEDĮveryone's Hungry, Orchard Books ( New York, NY), 2000.Įveryone's Sleepy, Orchard Books ( New York, NY), 2000.Įveryone's Little, Orchard Books (New York, NY), 2001.Įveryone's Noisy, Orchard Books (New York, NY), 2001. Education: Attended Camberwell College of Arts.

Banana by Ed Vere