Chris Haughton
Chris Haughton is an Irish illustrator living in London. He illustrates regularly for the Guardian and other publications. He has worked for several large national and international advertising campaigns, and created murals in London, Dublin and Tokyo. He was listed in Time magazine's 'DESIGN 100' for the work he has been doing for Fair Trade clothing company People Tree. A Bit Lost (Walker Books) is his debut picture book.
He received a Best New Illustrators Award in 2011.
Books
A Bit Lost
Author: Chris Haughton
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 2-5
Little Owl falls asleep in his (rather precarious) nest, falls onto the ground with a 'bump' and becomes 'a bit lost'. But Squirrel comes to his rescue...
Goodnight Everyone
Author: Chris Haughton
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
The visuals are the main appeal of this beautiful bedtime book, which explodes with a fantastic pink-and-purple starry colour palette, as well as having a simple and lulling bedtime story that will help little ones yawn along.
Maybe…
Author: Chris Haughton
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 3-5
A cautionary tale about pushing boundaries that strikes a perfect balance between indulging in naughtiness and listening to wise advice from your elders.
Oh No, George!
Author: Chris Haughton
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 2-4
George is a dog with a big personality and he LOVES cake, rubbish bins and chasing Cat.
Shh! We Have a Plan
Author: Chris Haughton
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Deep in the dark of a moonlit forest, four shady hunters are out to catch themselves a bird. Or at least they’re trying...