A2 Getting the right illustrator for the text is super crucial. It took a LONG time to find & Totally worth it. They are a perfect match for the scripts. Without a shadow of a doubt.

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A1 for the page where Mabel first falls into books, I knew that I’d love that to be one where you have to tilt the book to convey the movement. captured it brilliantly 2/2

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Hi twitter, what resources would you recommend to an illustrator wishing to improve their picture book WRITING during this lockdown?

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I Can Catch a Monster by
Monsters 101 by
King of the Swamp by and
Never Show a T-Rex a Book by and Diane Ewen

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Smug Seagull by
Dusk Explorers by and Ellen Rooney
Mini Rabbit Must Help by
Rescuing Mrs Birdley by and

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I really can't wait for you all to see the final printed book. Roll on September!!

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CROCODILES NEED KISSES TOO is illustrated by Penelope Dullaghan and published by Viking/Penguin Random House, April 2020. Although it is my latest book to be published, it was written in 2005 when my eldest was a baby.

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I love a character with attitude. Anyone that gives you as a reader the opportunity to really go for it when reading. The Cat in the Oi Frog series is a winner for me!

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And then for good measure I’m chucking in Pokko from Pokko and the Drum by , because I don’t know if I ever go a without bringing this book up!

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I remembered how amazing Noi’s grandma is in Grandma Bird! Seaweed munching, island living and zen practising, what an amazing woman!

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A3) It all depends on the book, but I love it when the illustrations tell a different story to the text. The Terribly Friendly Fox by and and Life on Mars by Jon Agee are to of my recent favourites that do this!

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So many amazing illustrators already mentioned this evening, so I won’t repeat. Can I mention . A truly amazing illustrator! a1]

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A1) My second shout-out goes to the beautiful work of Every image is a beautiful work of art!

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A2) is brilliant with random animals too! Puffins and Bats with attitude!

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And now to find out what the future holds for you Mini Q4)

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A1 Here’s a picture from my favourite childhood book of fairy tales by Jenny Williams.

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A1 Here are some sketchbook paes from when I was making the Last wolf

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This week is at 8.30 pm on Thursday and I'll be the guest! Looking forward to chatting about fractured fairy tales, environmental stories and lots more!

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A4! Love the joy in this illustration by

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