The Bravest Ever Bear

In the early 1960s, Allan studied teacher training in Sunderland, where he also met Janet, his future wife. He had tackled a wide variety of jobs, ranging from postman to plumber’s mate before working as a primary teacher for ten years. Janet, however, discovering that she ‘couldn’t do the policing job’, went on to study graphic design, which led her to her vocation as an illustrator.

Paul Howard’s charming illustrations have won him acclaim across the world. His career in illustration began when he was asked by a friend to do some drawings for a book. Paul went on to illustrate another book…and another…and another. Paul’s awards include ‘Best Book To Read Aloud’ Blue Peter Award for ‘The Bravest Ever Bear’ by Allan Ahlberg. He has also won a Primary English Award for Kathy Henderson’s ‘Year In The City’. Paul lives in Belfast with his wife and three children.