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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.

Lydia Monks books

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Bedtime Stories

After all that excitement how about a brilliant bedtime read! What the Ladybird Heard and Other Stories Bedtime Bookcase by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books. Great to help them get to sleep.

11 days ago

Christmas

Christmas with Princess Mirror-Belle and a Happy Christmas!! By Julia Donaldson and published by Macmillan Children's Books.

13 days ago

Christmas Eve

Get into the Xmas spirit and read Christmas with Princess Mirror-Belle by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

14 days ago

National Cookie Day (US)

Could there be a better time to read The What the Ladybird Heard Cookbook by Julia Donaldson. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

National Cake Day (US)

Discover The What the Ladybird Heard Cookbook by Julia Donaldson. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

National Tree Week

Loving Adoette by Lydia Monks from Andersen.

1 month ago

World Children's Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Funny Bunch: Harry Goes to Bed by Lydia Monks.

1 month ago

World Children's Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. The Sharing a Shell Song by Julia Donaldson.

1 month ago

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