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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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Sticky Bun Day (US)

You'll love The What the Ladybird Heard Cookbook by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

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International Book Giving Day

It's #InternationalBookGivingDay! You'll love Funny Bunch:Stan Has a Party (PB) by Lydia Monks. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

8 days ago

International Book Giving Day

It's #InternationalBookGivingDay! You'll love Queen Munch and Queen Nibble by Carol Ann Duffy and Lydia Monks. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

8 days ago

International Book Giving Day

It's #InternationalBookGivingDay! You'll love The Princess and the Wizard Sound Book by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

8 days ago

International Book Giving Day

It's #InternationalBookGivingDay! You'll love Sugarlump and the Unicorn Sticker Book by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

8 days ago

International Book Giving Day

It's #InternationalBookGivingDay! You'll love The Singing Mermaid and the Rhyming Rabbit Board Book Gift Slipcase by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

8 days ago

International Book Giving Day

It's #InternationalBookGivingDay! You'll love The Rhyming Rabbit Sticker Book by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

8 days ago

International Book Giving Day

It's #InternationalBookGivingDay! You'll love Queen Munch and Queen Nibble by Carol Ann Duffy and Lydia Monks. Published by Two Hoots.

8 days ago

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