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Lydia Monks

Author & Illustrator

About Lydia Monks

Lydia Monks is one of the most original picture book artists working today. Her distinctive use of colour and collage has won her critical acclaim and several awards, including the Smarties Prize. Her collaborations with Julia Donaldson include THE SINGING MERMAID, the Princess Mirror-belle books, SUGARLUMP AND THE UNICORN, and the phenomenally successful WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD. Lydia lives in Sheffield.

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Poets Day

Who doesn't love a rhyming book? The Rhyming Rabbit 10th Anniversary Edition by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books

2 days ago

Poets Day

Why not introduce some poetry with All the Best by Roger McGough from Penguin Random House Children's UK

2 days ago

Poets Day

All the Best by Roger McGough from Puffin is brilliant for kids poetry!

2 days ago

Poets Day

The Rhyming Rabbit by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books is brilliant for kids poetry!

2 days ago

Relaxation Day

How do you and your kids relax? Why not read What the Ladybird Heard and Other Stories Bedtime Bookcase by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books

8 days ago

Relaxation Day

How do you and your kids relax? Why not read The Rhyming Rabbit 10th Anniversary Edition by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books

8 days ago

Sea Serpent Day

Read Princess Mirror-Belle and the Sea Monster's Cave by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Digital Audio for a great monster read.

16 days ago

Sea Serpent Day

Read Princess Mirror-Belle and the Sea Monster's Cave by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books for a great monster read.

16 days ago

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