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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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LGBT Pride Month

Queen Munch and Queen Nibble by Carol Ann Duffy from Two Hoots - the perfect book to start a love of all things rainbow!

7 days ago

Eat Your Vegetables Day

The What the Ladybird Heard Cookbook by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books a real veggie read.

11 days ago

Farm Workers Day

This farm book is a great way to read all about farms What the Ladybird Heard Read and Play Farm by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books

15 days ago

Farm Workers Day

This farm book is a great way to read all about farms What the Ladybird Heard 10th Anniversary Edition by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books

15 days ago

National Share-a-Story Month

Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and The Sharing a Shell Song. The perfect read for storytime! Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

National Share-a-Story Month

Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and Sugarlump and the Unicorn. The perfect read for storytime! Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

National Share-a-Story Month

Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and What the Ladybird Heard Read and Play Farm. The perfect read for storytime! Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

National Share-a-Story Month

Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and Princess Mirror-belle and the Party Hoppers. The perfect read for storytime! Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Digital Audio.

1 month ago

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