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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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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.

4 years ago

Have fun!

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

4 years ago

Francesca Chessa

I am Joining in #EmpathyDay 11 June to highlight empathy's importance in our divided world. Find out more http://www.empathylab.uk #ReadForEmpathy @EmpathyLabUK @candygourlay @OtterBarryBooks pic.twitter.com/pWuoeLi5nF

4 years ago

The Arctic...

Find out about where Polar Bears live, a story or facts and figures... Elliot's Arctic Surprise by Catherine Barr from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

5 years ago

Did you give a book?

Did you give a child a book yesterday to celebrate #InternationalBookGivingDay ? If not why not grab Elliot's Arctic Surprise by Catherine Barr from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

5 years ago

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