The Rupert Annual 2026

(Hardback)

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In the 90th edition of The Rupert Annual, Rupert meets Santa Claus, goes in search of a butterfly, builds a bonfire and has lots more fun and adventures with all of his friends.

Enjoy a brand-new story Rupert and the North Wind, originated and illustrated by Stuart Trotter, alongside an array of fun activities including a spot the difference, a word search, and a much-loved origami activity.

The stories included are:

• Rupert and the Learner
• Rupert and the Butterflies
• Rupert and the Summer Roses
• Ruperts Bonfire
• Rupert and the Knight
• Rupert and the North Wind (NEW for 2025)

Author Bio

Alfred Bestall was born in Burma in 1892. He served in the First World War and on returning became an illustrator for books and magazines. In 1935 he began writing and illustrating Rupert stories for the Daily Express, which he did for 30 years, creating in the process perhaps the best-loved incarnation of the famous bear.

John Harrold was born in Glasgow in 1947 and studied drawing and painting at the Glasgow School of Art. In 1973 he was asked to illustrate "Lots of Fun to Cook with Rupert", and this led to the Daily Express asking him to draw some Rupert strips for the newspaper. John worked as the official Rupert artist for over 30 years.

Stuart Trotter is an experienced children's illustrator/storyteller. He has been the official Rupert artist since 2008.