Lydia Monks
Lydia Monks has illustrated many books, including Aaaarrgghh, Spider! and the Indie Kidd series. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Sheffield, England.
Books
Bad, Bad Cats
Author: Roger McGough
Illustrator: Lydia Monks
Publisher: Puffin Books
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 7+
Packed with witty wordplay, and quirky humour, this delightful collection will appeal to children of all ages
Christmas with Princess Mirror-Belle
Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Lydia Monks
Publisher: Macmillan
Interest age: 6-10
Reading age: 7-9
Containing two Christmassy Mirror-Belle stories and an additional Christmas crafts section at the end of the book, this is a lovely, festive bedtime book for children looking forward to the big day.
I Wish I Were a Dog
Author: Lydia Monks Illustrator: Lydia Monks
Publisher: Farshore
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 4+
This sturdy board book edition of Lydia Monks’ Smarties Bronze Award winning tale is filled with vibrant, quirky illustrations and Monks’ trademark collage style.
Mungo Monkey has a Birthday Party
Author: Lydia Monks
Publisher: Farshore
Interest age: 1+
Reading age: 6+
This lovely book is full of bright, vibrant colour and humour. Young children will delight in peaking under the flaps to find out what happens next at Mungo's birthday party.
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox
Author: Julia Donaldson
Publisher: Macmillan
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 5+
Ellen has got the chicken pox and she's desperate to scratch her itchy face. But when she's peering into the bathroom mirror she gets a big surprise when her reflection steps through into her bathroom, claiming to be a princess with dragon-pox!
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes
Author: Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Lydia Monks
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 7+
The mischievous Princess Mirror-Belle returns through the mirror in Ellen’s ballet class to create havoc in this fun sequel to Princess Mirror-Belle
Queen Munch and Queen Nibble
Author: Carol Ann Duffy Illustrator: Lydia Monks
Publisher: Two Hoots
Interest age: 5-9
Reading age: 7-9
This is a story of a queen who loves to eat and one who does not - but at its heart, it's more a celebration of difference and finding something in common between people. Sweet, funny and enticing, with vivid imagery from the Poet Laureate.
Sugarlump and the Unicorn
Author: Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Lydia Monks
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks have teamed up to create another delightful picture book, complete with sparkly glitter on each page.
The Rhyming Rabbit
Author: Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Lydia Monks
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 7+
The Rhyming Rabbit isn’t like the other rabbits, he likes to make up rhymes about the world around him but not everyone is interested in hearing them.
The Singing Mermaid
Author: Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Lydia Monks
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+
When Sam Sly invites the Singing Mermaid to join the circus, she is excited by the promise of fame and fortune. But things are not what they seem, and the Singing Mermaid soon finds herself confined to a fish tank, longing for the freedom of the ocean.
Twit Twoo School: Mouse's Big Day
Author: Lydia Monks
Publisher: Macmillan
Interest age: 4-6
Reading age: 5+
Mouse does NOT want to go to school and feels sad when she gets there... but will her classmates help her see how much fun it can be? A gentle and sensitive book for nervous little ones.