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Design Manager at Templar. Picture Books • Illustrated Non-Fiction • Pre-school • Novelty

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OUT TODAY! And just like that The Song of the Sun by me and @kim.lien.huynh with @templarbooks @bonnierbooks_uk is soaring into bookshops.

I have been so fortunate that @ameliamakesbooks
loved this story from the outset and her pairing of my words with Lîen's illustrations have made this book the precious treasure that it is.

@lorrainemonagle_design and @ameliamakesbooks are such a great team and I loved working with them. It has been a dream project ❤️

This is more than a migration story.
It is about fear of the unknown and how that can be overwhelming, but with a little support from just one voice we can do the unimaginable.

'Head up, wings wide and own the sky.
You will find your way.'
@storywiseagency_

#kidlit
#irishwriter
#migration
#newpicturebook
#newbook

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☀️🐦 Let your little one’s imagination take flight!

“The Song of the Sun” is a beautiful celebration of our feathered friends and the magical melodies they bring to each new day!

🎶 Chirp, tweet, and sing along as vibrant birds welcome the sunrise in this heartwarming story that’s perfect for your curious little nature lover!

Whether they’re a budding birdwatcher or simply love a joyful story, this one’s sure to make their hearts soar! 💛

✨ Who’s ready to rise and shine with the birds? ✨

@oliviahopewriter @kim.lien.huynh @templarbooks @goodillustration @ameliamakesbooks @lorrainemonagle_design

#kidsbook #birdlovers #storytime #littlereaders #childrensbook

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Only a few weeks till this gem is out in the world! Mariana has done an incredible job bringing all the constellation stories to life with her lively, colourful artwork. Even the endpapers are a thing of beauty. Tania at the Royal Observatory Greenwich made sure every astronomy fact was just right, and consultants from cultures all across the world provided stories and sources for me to work from. Lorraine, Rebecca and Sophie and som many others at Templar and RMG made the book happen. It's corny, but this is what I love best about working in publishing - seeing something wonderful being made that could not be done alone. And then seeing kids enjoy it.

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We’re in The Bookseller! With just under a week to go till our Little Wolf’s out in the wild, I’m over the (Wolf) moon to share our exciting news!

I’m still pinching myself that I get to work with the incredible Katie Cottle and am super excited that we’ll be making more stories for Little Wolf together.

Thank you to @ameliamakesbooks @lozzycreates @lorrainemonagle_design and the whole Templar team for all the Little Wolf love, it’s a total joy to work with you all.

And of course, thanks also to my amazing agent @litagentclare and the entire @da_childrens team without whom none of this would have happened!
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Little Wolf’s Big Huff by @_katiecottle and me (published by @templarbooks ) is out 10.09.26 and available to pre-order now!

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Oh my. My proof of The Song of the Sun arrived today.

I am properly beguiled by the production of this picture book - cloth bound, metallic high lights and 48 pages!

@kim.lien.huynh is a master of flora and fauna - landscapes that will make you swoon,

@ameliamakesbooks is a dream to work with and

@lorrainemonagle_design has incredible vision.

Glory be to @templarbooks @bonnierbooks_uk

Cannot wait for you to see!

Out October 8th in your favourite bookshop.

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5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 BOOK REVIEW

Thanks so much to @bonnierbooks_uk for sending me the copy of Magpie and the Sparkling Worlds by @lucymayrowland .

@lorrainemonagle_design .

@templarbooks .

@plum_agency .

@craigshuttlewood

About the book:

A heartening rhyming picture book that celebrates the natural world with a vocabulary-rich story from award-winning, bestselling author Lucy Rowland and illustrations sparkling with joy from Craig Shuttlewood.

In a MYSTICAL wood stood a MAGICAL tree - the home of BRILLIANT Magpie. From her nest, Magpie listens to the wonderful words of her fellow woodland animals.

Words with a sparkle, a shimmer, a shine, entwined in her nest in the tree.
She gathered them up and giggled, "They're mine - these sparkling words just for me!"

But eventually, the other animals stay quiet so their words aren't being whisked away. Only then does Magpie realise that the silent wood doesn't glitter in the same way as before. After a storm destroys Magpie's nest, and sends her stash of sparkling words zooming back out into the forest, she finally learns that it is unity, kindness and sharing language that makes the words sparkle.

This lyrical story effortlessly weaves exciting vocabulary alongside important themes of sharing, kindness and teamwork, encouraging readers to find the fun in literacy and share sparkling words with each other. This powerful picture book is perfect for story time and children's language development. The ideal bookshelf companion to The Lost Words, The Word Collector and The Pencil.

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What a nice, cute story this was. Both fun and educational, it's packed full of lots of interesting words for children to learn as they read along.

And what about the illustrations? They're so beautiful in calm, natural colours and the text used is a good size, clear and easy for little eyes to read.

I read this with our youngest Daughter, Amelie-Rose and we both really enjoyed it.

A big 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 's from us.

#fatguyreading #Bookstagram #Ad #bonnierbooks #templarbooks

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Thanks so much to @bonnierbooks_uk for sending me the copy of Magpie and the Sparkling Worlds by @lucymayrowland .

@lorrainemonagle_design .

@templarbooks .

@plum_agency .

About the book:

A heartening rhyming picture book that celebrates the natural world with a vocabulary-rich story from award-winning, bestselling author Lucy Rowland and illustrations sparkling with joy from Craig Shuttlewood.

In a MYSTICAL wood stood a MAGICAL tree - the home of BRILLIANT Magpie. From her nest, Magpie listens to the wonderful words of her fellow woodland animals.

Words with a sparkle, a shimmer, a shine, entwined in her nest in the tree.
She gathered them up and giggled, "They're mine - these sparkling words just for me!"

But eventually, the other animals stay quiet so their words aren't being whisked away. Only then does Magpie realise that the silent wood doesn't glitter in the same way as before. After a storm destroys Magpie's nest, and sends her stash of sparkling words zooming back out into the forest, she finally learns that it is unity, kindness and sharing language that makes the words sparkle.

This lyrical story effortlessly weaves exciting vocabulary alongside important themes of sharing, kindness and teamwork, encouraging readers to find the fun in literacy and share sparkling words with each other. This powerful picture book is perfect for story time and children's language development. The ideal bookshelf companion to The Lost Words, The Word Collector and The Pencil.

#fatguyreading #Bookstagram #Ad #bonnierbooks #templarbooks

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Such an honour to be involved in this project. Still adding finishing touches to the cover and interior art and can’t wait to share the finals!!! ✨ You can now pre-order a copy of my most recent book from Bookshop.org between 13-17 May and save 20% with the code: PREORDER20 Every sale supports real independent bookshops across the UK! Written by @emer_stamp, published October 2026 by @templarbooks in partnership with @zsllondonzoo ✨✨✨
#illustration #childrensbook #picturebook #artwork

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✨💙HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY❤️🍚 ‘My Rice is Best’ written by the ever glorious @theselinabrown and illustrated by the insanely talented @maxwell_oginni 🔥 This book revolves around two friends - Shane and Yinka - who playfully compete over which of their rice dishes is the best. It explores themes of food, friendship, and cultural identity. Working along side the dream team of @anniedidwhxt @andthered and @lorrainemonagle_design This book was a recipe for success from the get go 👏🏻 I hope everyone adores reading it as much as we all adored making it.
Published 08/05/25 - @puffinbooksuk

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I’m very excited to share the cover of my next picture book, Penguin’s Egg, written by the incredible author Anna Kemp and published by @puffinbooksuk on 2nd May 🐧💙 An equally sweet and funny story about a dad Penguin’s slightly chaotic journey back to his egg before it hatches, it was an absolute joy to illustrate Anna’s amazing text and work with the fabulous team at Puffin. Out very soon!

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Lá fhéile Bríde shona daoibh! ☘️

Here's to St Brigid and all the other badass Irish gals 💅

We love this illustration by the amazingly talented @lorrainemonagleillustration ❤️

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Berlin girl gang by the v talented and lovely @lorrainemonagleillustration 🖤

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