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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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Lydia Monks

Out now! Adoette by Lydia Monks. Published by Andersen.

3 months ago

Teddy Bear Picnic Day

A beary good book The Bear and the Bees by Ella Richardson from Macmillan Children's Books

5 months ago

Bees' Needs Week

Who doesn't love Bees or honey! Read The Bear and the Bees by Ella Richardson from Macmillan Children's Books and spread the love!

5 months ago

Hug a Bear Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes by Julia Donaldson.

1 year ago

Hug a Bear Day

Amazing!!! The Bear and the Bees by Ella Richardson. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 year ago

Lydia Monks

Out now! Adoette by Lydia Monks. Published by Andersen.

1 year ago

Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks

Out now! What the Ladybird Heard: A Push, Pull and Slide Book by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Lydia Monks. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 year ago

Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks

Out now! The Singing Mermaid 10th Anniversary Edition by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Lydia Monks. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 year ago

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