Emma Dodd
Emma Dodd was brought up in Guildford, Surrey, in a family of artists. As a child she loved the work of Peter Firmin, John Burningham and Gerald Rose and from as far back as she can remember she wanted to be an illustrator.
Emma studied graphic design and Illustration at Central Saint Martin's School of Art and has worked in advertising, editorial and book illustration. She has illustrated bestselling Noisy Noisy series for Ladybird Books and, with author Giles Andreae, won a Book Trust Early Years Award in 2010 for I Love My Mummy.
Books
Amazing Baby: Mummy, Baby
Author: Beth Harwood Illustrator: Emma Dodd
Publisher: Bonnier
Interest age: 0-3
A chunky glossy board book with exciting tabs to slide and reveal which babies belong to which mummies. Little children will love the "slide and reveal" format and it will make for a lovely talking point.
Amazing Baby: Party Time!
Author: Emily Hawkins
Illustrator: Emma Dodd
Publisher: Templar
Interest age: 0+
Reading age: 4+
This chunky party-themed board book contains a variety of favourite songs to sing together
Cinderelephant
Author: Emma Dodd
Publisher: Templar
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Prince Trunky is looking for a bride and all the girls in the neighbourhood are invited to his ball - but poor Cinderelephant is stuck at home cooking and cleaning for the Warty Sisters.
Happy to Be Me
Author: Emma Dodd
Publisher: Orchard Books
Interest age: 2-5
With simple rhyme and colourful artwork, this picture book celebrates every bit of the human body and reminds us that each and every body is different. Another success from the bestselling author-illustrator.
Home is Where the Heart is
Author: Emma Dodd
Publisher: Templar
Interest age: 2-4
What makes home so special? This is a heart-warming, rhyming picture book for parents to share with toddlers. From playing together to cuddling on the sofa, little ones will be able to relate to the tender everyday moments they share with their loved ones.
I Love Bugs
Author: Emma Dodd
Publisher: Orchard Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 7+
A large, bright, creepy-crawly bug safari through a little boy’s garden, with a final spread which shows how we often react to them.
I Love Halloween
Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Emma Dodd
Publisher: Orchard
Interest age: 2-4
This little boy has a brilliant time taking part in all the Halloween fun, but just like any other day, Mum and Dad are on hand to make sure his reliable nightly routine stays on track. The illustrations are sweet and the book has lovely singsong rhymes.
I Love My Daddy
Author: Giles Andreae
Illustrator: Emma Dodd
Publisher: Orchard Books
Interest age: 1+
Reading age: 5+
Picture book favourites Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd team up to celebrate the relationship between a child and their father in this delightful board book.
I Love My Mummy
Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Emma Dodd
Publisher: Orchard Books
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 6+
What is it about Mummies that makes them so lovable and so very special?
I Love You
Author: Giles Andreae
Illustrator: Emma Dodd
Publisher: Orchard Books
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 4+
Whether it’s playing in the garden or eating ice-cream, this baby delights in experiencing everything around it.
I Love You, Father Christmas
Author: Giles Andreae
Publisher: Orchard
Interest age: 1+
Reading age: 5+
A sweet picture book, full of engaging rhyme about one child's love for Father Christmas.
Miaow Said the Cow
Author: Emma Dodd
Publisher: Templar
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 5+
Cat's feeling grouchy: he's been harshly woken up again by the farm cockerel crowing. 'Something's got to be done about that', he mutters and after a little thought, weaves a crafty spell.
Old MacDonald
Author: Emma Dodd and Emily Hawkins
Publisher: Amazing Baby
This lovely touch and feel book centres around the popular rhyme. Join in and make farmyard noises!
Sometimes
Author: Emma Dodd
Publisher: Templar
Interest age: 1-4
This is a warm book about unconditional love. A perfect book for encouraging children to do what they want with reassuring support.
The Little Things
Author: Emma Dodd
Publisher: Templar
Interest age: 1-3
International bestseller Emma Dodd is back with another typically heartwarming and sumptuous book for young children. This one follows a giant panda and its adorable cub as they discover the importance of helping others and what really matters in life.
Together
Author: Emma Dodd
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Interest age: 1-3
A heartwarming and beautifully illustrated board book that celebrates love and togetherness – an ideal "end of the day" shared real that will melt the heart of any grown-up who treasures the time they spend with their little ones.