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Mike Byrne

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About Mike Byrne

Mike Byrne grew up on the Wirral near Liverpool before moving to Wales to study Illustration at Glyndwr University. He began his career as a designer for a greetings card company and then became a studio manager for a licensed stationery designer before leaving to fulfil his dream of illustrating children's books. Mike now lives in Surrey with his wife, cat and two sons where he spends his days doodling and illustrating children's books fuelled only by tea and biscuits.

Recent updates about Mike Byrne

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Sproutzilla vs. Christmas by Tom Jamieson from Macmillan Children's Books

8 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Ducktective Quack and the Cake Crime Wave by Claire Freedman from Macmillan Children's Books

8 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. There's A Spider In This Book from Macmillan Children's Books from Claire Freedman is a great one to read together.

8 days ago

Christmas

Sproutzilla vs. Christmas and a Happy Christmas!! By Tom Jamieson and published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

Christmas

The Return of Sproutzilla! and a Happy Christmas!! By Tom Jamieson and published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

Christmas Eve

We bet you'll love The Return of Sproutzilla! this Christmas, by Tom Jamieson and Mike Byrne. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

Christmas Eve

Could there be a better time to read Sproutzilla vs. Christmas by Tom Jamieson and Mike Byrne. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

National Cookie Day (US)

Ducktective Quack and the Cake Crime Wave by Claire Freedman from Macmillan Children's Books is brilliant!

2 months ago

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