Polly Dunbar
Polly Dunbar studied illustration at Brighton Art School and now lives and works in London. Author and illustrator of Penguin, Dog Blue and Flyaway Katie, she thinks that colour is a brilliant way to cheer yourself up and whenever she's feeling grey, she puts on her best pink frock and paints! Polly is the daughter of the distinguished author Joyce Dunbar who she collaborated with on the picture book Shoe Baby. She is also the illustrator of My Dad's a Birdman, written by David Almond, and Here's a Little Poem, an anthology of poems for very young children. Polly was one of the Best New Illustrators 2008 and BookTrust's fourth writer in residence. Polly lives and works in Brighton.
Authored Books
Penguin
Author: Polly Dunbar
Publisher: Walker Books
Polly Dunbar's illustrations are gorgeous and her palette stylish - from the endearing Ben's rosy cheeks to the magnificent turquoise lion who eats him up.
A Lion is a Lion
Author: Polly Dunbar
Publisher: Walker Books
Everyone knows that lions are fierce, but this lion is dressed smartly and skips down the street. When he visits a little girl and boy for lunch, he eats all his greens. But the children are still worried... A modern fable that's sure to become a real favourite.
Hello Tilly
Author: Polly Dunbar
Publisher: Walker Books
Tilly has a yellow storybook, and the characters in it become a house full of friends.
Doodle Bites
Author: Polly Dunbar
Publisher: Walker Books
From the award-winning pen and paintbrush of Polly Dunbar comes a funny and sweet tale about misbehaving and learning to say sorry.
Red Red Red
Author: Polly Dunbar
Publisher: Walker Books
This is a funny and relatable picture book about tantrums for parents and carers, who know all too well how little things can escalate – from wanting a biscuit to having a full-scale meltdown. Perfect for little ones who can feel overwhelmed by their emotions.
Happy Hector
Author: Polly Dunbar
Publisher: Walker Books
A tale of playtime for Tilly and her animal friends, this time exploring themes of playing alone and playing together, feeling alone and feeling loved.
Goodnight Tiptoe
Author: Polly Dunbar
Publisher: Walker Books
This charming book will help children to better understand their own bedtime routine.
Where's Tumpty
Author: Polly Dunbar
Publisher: Walker Books
One of Polly Dunbar's Tilly and Friends series, which follow the imaginary adventures of Tilly and her toy animals.