Wendy Cooling

Wendy Cooling is a British author, editor, and literary consultant specializing in children's literature. She is best known for curating the acclaimed anthology "Centuries of Stories," a millennium collection celebrating storytelling across generations. With a background in education, Cooling has dedicated her career to promoting literacy and fostering a love of reading among young audiences.

Before transitioning to freelance work, Cooling served as Head of the Children's Book Foundation, now known as Book Trust, where she championed children's literature and literacy initiatives. Her expertise extends to book reviewing and editing, where she has influenced the publication of numerous works for young readers. Residing in Hertfordshire, Cooling continues to contribute to the literary community through her editorial projects and advocacy for children's books.
Poems About Books
# Title Year
1 What Fun to Be a Hippo 2000
2 Mud Between the Toes 2000
3 Nearly Best Friends 2003
4 Me! 2003
Quids for Kids Books
# Title Year
1 Stars in your Eyes 1997
2 Timewatch 1997
3 Aliens to Earth 1997
4 Side Splitters 1997
5 Go for Goal 1997
6 Scared Stiff 1997
Children's Books
# Title Year
1 Sandy the Seal 1994
2 Stranger Than Ever 1997
3 We are Champions 1997
4 Farmyard Tales from Far and Wide 1998
5 Read Me a Story, Please 2000
6 The Camel Fair 2005
7 Bedtime Collection 2009
Poetry Collections
# Title Year
1 Who Has Seen the Wind? 2000
2 All the Wild Wonders 2010
3 A Is Amazing 2013
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Fame! 1992
2 D Is for Dahl 2004
Wendy Cooling Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Centuries of Stories 1999