Philippe Dupasquier

• Notable Works — Bill's New Frock (1989) • Born — September 27, 1955 • Birthplace — Neuchâtel, Switzerland • Occupation — Author and illustrator of children's books • Spouse — Sylvie Grandin • Children — 2 • Awards — Smarties Book Prize (1989)

Dupasquier was born September 27, 1955, in Neuchâtel, Switzerland to Fernand and Christiane Dupasquier. He attended art school in Lyon, France from 1976–79, after which he became a freelance illustrator in London, England. The detailed crowd-scenes of Dupasquier's "Busy Places" series were an inspiration for the creation of Martin Handford's popular Where's Wally? series. Dupasquier married Sylvie Grandin on June 16, 1979, and the couple has two children: Timothy and Sophie.

• Dear Daddy, Bradbury, 1985 • Robert and the Red Balloon, Walker Books, 1985 • Robert the Great, Walker Books, 1985 • Robert the Pilot, Walker Books, 1986 • Jack at Sea, Andersen, 1986 • Our House on the Hill, Andersen, 1987, Viking Press, 1990 • The Great Escape, Houghton,1988, revised edition, Candlewick Press, 1996 • I Can't Sleep, Walker Books, 1989, Orchard Books, 1990 • A Robot Named Chip, Andersen, 1990, Viking Press, 1991 • My Dad, Andersen, 1991 • Paul's Present, Andersen, 1992 • Follow That Chimp, Walker Books, 1993 • Tom's Pirate Ship, Andersen, 1993 • Republished as Andy's Pirate Ship, Holt, 1994 • No More Television, Andersen, 1995 • My Busy Day, Anderson, 1996, HarperCollins, 1997 • A Sunday with Grandpa, Andersen, 1998 • Quack, Quack!, Andersen, 2001 • One, Two, Three, Follow Me!, Candlewick Press, 2002 • Red, Blue, Color Zoo, Candlewick Press, 2002

• The Airport, Grosset & Dunlap, 1984 • Republished as A Busy Day at the Airport, Walker Books, 1994. • The Building Site, Grosset & Dunlap, 1984 • Republished as A Busy Day at the Building Site, Walker Books, 1994. • The Factory, Grosset & Dunlap, 1984 • Republished as A Busy Day at the Factory, Walker Books, 1994, Candlewick Press, 1996. • The Service Station, Grosset & Dunlap, 1984 • Republished as The Garage, Walker Books, 1984 • Republished as A Busy Day at the Garage, Walker Books, 1994. • The Train Station, Grosset & Dunlap, 1984 • Republished as The Railway Station, Walker Books, 1984 • Republished as A Busy Day at the Railway Station, Walker Books, 1994 • Republished as A Busy Day at the Train Station, Candlewick Press, 1996. • The Harbor, Grosset & Dunlap, 1984 • Republished as The Harbour, Walker Books, 1984 • Republished as A Busy Day at the Harbour, Walker Books, 1994 • Republished as A Busy Day at the Harbor, Candlewick Press, 1996.

The "Lenny and Jake Adventure" books are written by Hazel Townson and published by Andersen in London, England. • The Crimson Crescent, 1986. • The Staggering Snowman, 1987. • Walnut Whirl, 1989. • Hopping Mad, 1991. • The Kidnap Report, 1992. • A Night on Smuggler's Island, 1993. • The Sign of the Crab, 1994. • Cats and Burglars, 1995. • The Clue of the Missing Cuff-Link, 1996. • Trouble on the Train, 1997.

The "Read and Explain" books are written by Ray Wild and published by Collins Publishers in London, England. • A Car Called Maurice, 1982. • A Telephone Called Tim, 1982. • A Clock Called Kate, 1983. • A Television Called Sammy, 1983.