A MUCH-LOVED children's author will be visiting a primary school later this week.

Anthony Browne, known for such favourites as Willy the Wimp, Little Beauty and Voices in the Park, will be at Cranbrook Primary School in Ilford on Friday (December 11).

The writer will be holding readings for several year groups in the morning, before signing copies of his books for pupils later in the day.

Anthony also illustrates his own books, which feature beautiful cartoon-style images of animals such as gorillas and bears.

Check next week's edition of the Wanstead and Woodford Guardian for pictures of the event.