article_snippet: It took Rob Biddulph's almost five years to find a publisher, but last night
article_snippet: Rob Biddulph's persistence paid off when Rob Biddulph's first children's book won a major award.
article_snippet: Mr Biddulph, who works for The Observer, said last night: 'I'm totally surprised at winning.
article_snippet: Mr Biddulph began as an author by making up stories for Mr Biddulph three children and illustrating his three children.
highlights_snippet: Rob Biddulph's picture book has won Waterstones Children's Book Prize .
  