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Francesca Chessa

Illustrator

About Francesca Chessa

FRANCESCA CHESSA graduated in Architecture but, after some years of working as an architect, realised she would rather paint animals and the things that surrounded her. After doing a course in Illustration, she has illustrated more than 40 children's books working with publishers in various parts of the world including Italy, England, the US, France, Canada, Spain and Japan. In 2010 Love a Duck by Alan James Brown, published by Gullane (UK), was a finalist at the People's Book Prize. In 2012, Library Lily, written by Gillian Shields and published by Gullane (UK) , won the Patterson Prize for Books for Young People, Pre K-3. Francesca lives in Turin, Italy.

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Christmas Countdown

Elliot's Arctic Surprise by Catherine Barr from Frances Lincoln Children's Books is a great way to start the Christmas Countdown!

21 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Elliot's Arctic Surprise by Catherine Barr from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

1 month ago

Camera Day

Take a piture or just look at one ... Elliot's Arctic Surprise by Catherine Barr from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

5 months ago

Refugee Week

There’s no place like it... Elliot's Arctic Surprise by Catherine Barr from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

6 months ago

International Polar Bear Day

Where do Polar Bears live? Check out Elliot's Arctic Surprise by Catherine Barr. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

School Libraries

Has your school library got Elliot's Arctic Surprise by Catherine Barr? Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

5 years ago

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Why not try Elliot's Arctic Surprise by Catherine Barr from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

5 years ago

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