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Alex Barrow
Alex Barrow grew up in the suburbs of London to Filipino and English Parents before moving to South London to study illustration at Central Saint Martins. Today, Alex is a regular contributor and an Art Director for popular science and arts themed children's magazine OKIDO magazine. His first book for children, A Possum's Tail, was published in 2014 and was quickly nominated for the 2015 Cilip Kate Greenaway Medal. His latest books with award winning writer and poet Gabby Dawnay are a series If I had a pet - the first was If I had a Dinosaur which won the "made for moms" Silver award, and was read on Cbeebies 'bedtime stories' by Eddie Redmayne. the second book If I had a sleepy Sloth was also read on Cbeebies bedtime stories by David Schwimmer.
In his spare time, Alex plays accordion in his band MALPHINO!
KURIO
KURIO is the new bi-monthly magazine with 60 pages of science, art stories and comics for curious boys and girls aged 7-12.
Kurio Kat and friends introduce you to a whole new topic in every issue with original comics, illustrations, real life facts and stories about inspirational people, an experiment, a recipe and a paper toy. Plus jokes, puzzles, book reviews and a section all about you! Kurio feeds their whole brain with science, storytelling and art, developing creativity and critical thinking skills. With more that 60 pages, Kurio Kids can collect topics building up their own library to feed their lifelong curiosity. Feed their curiosity with KURIO.
