When I Grow Up

When I grow up, I will be tall enough to reach the branches That I have to reach to climb the trees You get to climb when you're grown up ... A joyful and magical picture book inspired by the much-loved song. By Australia's own award-winning lyricist Tim Minchin, illustrated by Steve Antony.

About the Author

Internationally-acclaimed author, musician and comedian Tim Minchin wrote the music and lyrics to MATILDA THE MUSICAL, which won seven Olivier Awards, including Best Musical, as well as multiple Tony awards and a Grammy nomination. Tim lives in Sydney, Australia.

About the Illustrator

Steve is an award-winning writer and illustrator of 20 picture books and best known for his ongoing Mr Panda series which has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. His other books include the award-winning modern classic The Queen’s Hat, Unplugged, Amazing and Green Lizards Vs Red Rectangles. Steve also illustrated the all-new Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (adapted by Peter Bently), Tim Minchin’s When I Grow Up and a 70th anniversary cover of The Famous Five. He has contributed work towards LGBTQ+ anthology Proud, Drawing Europe Together and Kind. Steve is Swindon Libraries Patron to Children’s Reading Services, an ambassador for the National Literacy Trust and a committee member of The Society of Author’s Children’s Writers and Illustrators Group.
He lives in South West England with his husband and cat.