Author & Illustrator
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Lauren Beard is an illustrator based in Manchester. As a child she loved drawing and reading, and would write and illustrate short stories for her two younger brothers. She has been fascinated by animals, fairy tales and folklore since childhood, when she would visit her Irish Grandma and was told to "watch out for the fairies!" Her work is hand-drawn and coloured both digitally and by hand. Lauren enjoys adding little details to her illustrations appealing to children and adults alike. Lauren lives with her cat, Sushi, who keeps her company when drawing.
Princess Milly's Mixed Up Magic - The Birthday Surprise
Princess Milly and the Fancy Dress Festival
The Magic Potions Shop: The Blizzard Bear
The Magic Potions Shop: The Lightning Pup
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow White
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Father Christmas
The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Little Mermaid
The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Pea
The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum Fairy
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Aladdin
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Rapunzel
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Cinderella
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Thumbelina
The Magic Potions Shop: The Young Apprentice
The Magic Potions Shop: The River Horse
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the Beast
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Red Riding Hood
The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Frog
The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Little Mermaid by Abie Longstaff from Puffin is a great book to listen to.
2 days ago
Out now! The Fairytale Hairdresser and Cinderella by Abie Longstaff, illustrated by Lauren Beard. Published by Puffin.
6 months ago
Out now! The Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow White by Abie Longstaff, illustrated by Lauren Beard. Published by Puffin.
8 months ago
A book to enjoy! The Fairytale Hairdresser and Rapunzel by Abie Longstaff from Picture Corgi
9 months ago
Why not try The Magic Potions Shop: The Blizzard Bear by Abie Longstaff. Published by RHCP Digital.
1 year ago
Out now! The Fairytale Hairdresser and Father Christmas by Abie Longstaff, illustrated by Lauren Beard. Published by Puffin.
Out now! The Fairytale Hairdresser and Aladdin by Abie Longstaff, illustrated by Lauren Beard. Published by Puffin.
Out now! The Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty by Abie Longstaff, illustrated by Lauren Beard. Published by Puffin.
2 years ago
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