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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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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 Sharing a Shell by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan 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 The Rhyming Rabbit by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan 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 The Princess and the Wizard Sound Book by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan 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 What the Ladybird Heard Read and Play Farm by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan 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 Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan 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 Frog Hops Off! by Lydia Monks from Macmillan 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 Funny Bunch:Tess Plays Games (HB) by Lydia Monks from Campbell 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 Funny Bunch:Tess Plays Games (PB) by Lydia Monks from Macmillan Children's Books

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