Tony Mitton
Personal Information
Description
Tony Mitton was born in 1951 in North Africa, the son of a soldier. As a child he lived in Africa, Germany and Hong Kong. At the age of 9 he went to state boarding school in Suffolk and went on receive a degree in English Literature from Cambridge University. Upon graduating, he trained to become a primary school teacher. He worked as a primary school teacher between the ages of 25 to 49, working part-time and writing part-time for for the last 13 years of that period. He now writes full-time. He lives in Cambridge with his wife and two children.
Books
The storyteller's secrets
When twins Toby and Tess meet a mysterious old traveller, they are fascinated by his magical tales of far-off places, strange enchantments, and miracles.
Farmer Joe and the music show
With the help of his instrument-playing friends, Farmer Joe has his hens clucking, his pigs dancing, and his cows mooing to a country music show.
A very curious bear
A very curious bear asks his parent questions about everything they see and do all day long.
Playful Little Penguins
While enjoying a full day of their favorite activities, a group of young penguins helps a baby seal that has been separated from her mother.
Super Submarines (Amazing Machines)
Super Submarines follows the animal crew as they become sailors. Sink below the waves with the crew, explore the ocean depths, and learn how to navigate with sonar! Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love: periscopes, submersibles, deepsea creatures, and much more!
Cool Cars (Amazing Machines)
Rhyming text and illustrations describe different kinds of cars, including fast cars, police cars, taxis, and convertibles.