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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 Teacher's Day

Mouse's Big Day by Lydia Monks from Macmillan Children's Books - perfect for back to school today!

5 days ago

National Teacher's Day

Frog Hops Off! by Lydia Monks from Macmillan Children's Books - perfect for back to school today!

5 days ago

National Teacher's Day

Rabbit Races Ahead! by Lydia Monks from Macmillan Children's Books - perfect for back to school today!

5 days ago

National Tourist Appreciation Day

If you could go on holiday, where would you go? Discover What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

6 days ago

Local and Community History Month

A book to enjoy and add to your bookshelves... Adoette by Lydia Monks from Andersen.

11 days ago

National Gardening Week (UK)

Adoette by Lydia Monks from Andersen. A great outdoors read to start #NationalGardeningWeek.

15 days ago

National Arbor Day (US)

Could there be a better time to read Adoette by Lydia Monks. Published by Andersen.

16 days ago

World Circus Day

The Singing Mermaid by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books is a really exciting read!

22 days ago

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