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Christina Balit

Author & Illustrator

About Christina Balit

Christina Balit was born in Manchester but grew up in the Middle East. She studied at Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art, and also attended Morley Theatre School and Questors Theatre School. She has exhibited widely and is also a playwright. Her books have won several nominations, commendations and a shortlist place for the Kate Greenway Medal. Kingdom of the Sun (written by Jaqueline Mitton), won the 2002 English Association Award for non-fiction.



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Valentine's Day

With February comes Valentine's Day so why not get ahead by reading Queen Guinevere by Mary Hoffman from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

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National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try My Sister Shahrazad by Robert Leeson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

5 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book Blodin the Beast by Michael Morpurgo from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

5 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book Queen Guinevere by Mary Hoffman from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

5 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. The Arabian Nights from Frances Lincoln Children's Books from Robert Leeson is a great one to read together.

5 days ago

World Children's Day

Could there be a better time to read Blodin the Beast by Michael Morpurgo. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

2 months ago

November Events

Darker evenings mean it's a perfect time of year for stargazing. Why not read Zodiac by Jacqueline Mitton from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

3 months ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one My Sister Shahrazad by Robert Leeson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

3 months ago

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