Jarvis studied Graphic Design and previously worked as a record sleeve designer, website designer and an animation director before becoming a children’s bookmaker. His books include The Boy with Flowers in His Hair, Follow Me, Flo!, Tropical Terry, Mrs Mole, I’m Home! and Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth, which won the V&A Best Illustrated Book. In 2023, his book, The Boy with Flowers on His Head, won the Oscar’s Book Prize and the Indies Book Award. He is also the illustrator of the much-loved “Pick a …” series written by Patricia Toht.

His books have sold more than 1.2 million copies and have been translated into 25 languages.

Jarvis lives in Manchester with his wife and their dog and cat. Follow him on Twitter as @heyimjarvis, and on Instagram as @booksbyjarvis.