Sav Akyüz
Sav is an acclaimed storyboard artist and children's book illustrator of picture books. With over 15 years of storyboard artistry behind him, Sav has been asked to sketch many things by TV advertising executives. Things that excite (sports, cars, a combination of the two) and those that, perhaps, don't quite hold such glamorous appeal (such as roasted vegetables!).
But it hasn't all been Porsches and potatoes — Sav has also served time as a visual effects artist on numerous feature films; enjoyed an unforgettable term at the legendary 'Jim Henson's Creature Shop'; sweated as a cloth layer-upper for famous Brit brands Burberry and Aquascutum; and, perhaps most proudly of all, peddled 99 Flakes and Funny Feet as a wannabe 'Mr Whippy' stationed outside the Tate Britain. He lives in London.
Books
Bear Moves
Author: Ben Bailey Smith Illustrator: Sav Akyüz
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 3-5
Ben Bailey Smith (aka “Doc Brown”) and Sav Akyüz team up again to deliver this hilariously funny sequel to I Am Bear. Its energetic and colourful illustrations and superb rhythmic text will keep readers in stitches from start to finish.
Hip and Hop: You Can Do Anything
Author: Akala Illustrator: Sav Akyuz
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Interest age: 4-6
Reading age: 5+
Inspired by Hip’s helpful rap about working hard for your dreams, Hop tries and tries, and finally wheels his way into first place at the local bike race.
I am Bear
Author: Ben Bailey Smith and Sav Akyüz
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 3-5
Meet Bear: the rebel hero of the forest. This charming and anarchic picture book celebrates a mischievious and loveable character.