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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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Happiness Happens Month

Get happy with Queen Munch and Queen Nibble by Carol Ann Duffy and Lydia Monks. Published by Two Hoots.

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International Day of Friendship

So why not read Funny Bunch:Stan Has a Party (PB) by Lydia Monks from Macmillan Children's Books

3 days ago

International Day of Friendship

So why not read Queen Munch and Queen Nibble by Carol Ann Duffy from Macmillan Children's Books

3 days ago

International Day of Friendship

So why not read The Sharing a Shell Song by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books

3 days ago

International Day of Friendship

Funny Bunch:Tess Plays Games (HB) by Lydia Monks from Campbell Books - a book perfect for today!

3 days ago

International Day of Friendship

Funny Bunch:Tess Plays Games (PB) by Lydia Monks from Macmillan Children's Books - a book perfect for today!

3 days ago

International Day of Friendship

Mouse's Big Day by Lydia Monks from Macmillan Children's Books - a book perfect for today!

3 days ago

Universal One Voice Day

The Bear and the Bees by Ella Richardson from Macmillan Children's Books is a wonderful first sound book.

7 days ago

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