Daron Parton

Daron Parton was born in the UK, got married to a Kiwi and moved to New Zealand in 1995. He studied at Central St Martins in London and graduated with a BA hons. He has been working as an illustrator since 1990 with a few other jobs slotted in. He has worked for GQ, Esquire, New Statesman, The Age, Bantam, Scholastic NZ, Penguin Australia and plenty more. He is also an illustration tutor at Auckland Uni of Tech. Daron's previous books include Alligator in an Anorak and Dinosaur Disco.

What kind of books does Daron Parton write?

He creates illustrated children's picture books, often playful and humorous stories featuring animals and everyday situations.

Which of his books are good places to start?

Accessible entry points are A Crocodile in the Family and Bedtime is Boring. Earlier titles include Alligator in an Anorak and Dinosaur Disco; the books work well as standalones.

Are his books part of a series or is there a recommended reading order?

Most of his titles are standalone picture books rather than a numbered series, so no strict reading order is required.

Does Daron Parton illustrate his own books and what is his background?

Yes. He has worked as an illustrator since 1990, studied at Central Saint Martins (BA hons), has contributed to publications such as GQ and Esquire, and teaches illustration at Auckland University of Technology.