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Sebastien Braun

Sebastien Braun was born in Strasbourg, the hometown of Gustav Doré and Tomi Ungerer (his heroes). As a child he spent countless hours drawing, but at secondary school there were no art classes, so he filled his homework with doodles and portraits of his teachers. At university he initially studied history – fortunately, the building was shared with the art department, and when he saw the students sketching, knew he had to change. After that, he spent a few years teaching applied art to sixth formers, before taking the plunge as a freelance illustrator. His first commissions were for magazines in Paris, and when he moved to London, he developed his portfolio for children's books.

Apart from creating pictures, Seb's favourite pastimes are making toys from wood, playing with his children and climbing the Cotswold hills on his vintage road bike.

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  • Can you say it too? Brrr! Brrr!

    Can you say it too? Brrr! Brrr!

    Author: Sebastien Braun
    Publisher: Nosy Crow
    Interest age: 0-3

    This charming book, with its sturdy card pages, allows young children to discover the world of the Antarctic through its interactive pages. Each flap reveals a new animal, as well as the noise they make, so readers can join in with the fun.

  • Can You Say It Too? Cheep! Cheep!

    Can You Say It Too? Cheep! Cheep!

    Author: Sebastien Braun
    Publisher: Nosy Crow
    Interest age: 0-2

    Little ones will love this sturdy board book with big, simple and colourful flaps. An animal theme is always popular, but the flaps and 'can you say it too?' animal sounds make this board book extra interactive.

  • Stomp Stomp

    Can You Say It Too? Stomp! Stomp!

    Author: Sebastien Braun
    Publisher: Nosy Crow
    Interest age: 0-3

    A board book specially designed for children who are just starting to talk, with sturdy flaps, bright colours and bold illustrations giving it younger appeal, too. Part of Nosy Crow’s lovely little board series that covers all kinds of animals.

  • I Love my Mummy

    I Love my Mummy

    Author: Sebastien Braun
    Publisher: Boxer Books Ltd
    Interest age: 2+
    Reading age: 5+

    Shortlisted for the Booktrust Early Years Awards 2006, this is a stunningly illustrated celebration of motherhood.

  • Mww-Mww

    Mww! Mww! Moo! Moo! (bilingual)

    Author: Sebastien Braun Adapted by Catrin Wyn Lewis
    Publisher: Rily
    Interest age: 0-3 years

    Dewch o hyd i’r holl anifeiliaid fferm sy’n cuddio y tu ôl i’r fflapiau mawr yn y llyfr hwn.

    Find all the farm animals hiding behind the large flaps in this book.

  • Spinderella

    Spinderella

    Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Sebastien Braun
    Publisher: Egmont
    Interest age: 3-6
    Reading age: 6+

    Spinderella is a spider who lives with her spider mum and brothers and sisters on top of a ceiling light at a school. A story about numbers, football and family, Spinderella is an enjoyable read for young children just starting to learn maths.

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