Clara Vulliamy
Clara was born in Notting Hill, and studied at Chelsea School of Art, The Ruskin in Oxford, and The Royal Academy. She began her career by doing illustrations in newspapers and magazines, and started doing books for children when she had children of her own. Clara lives in Twickenham with her husband and two grown-up children.
Books
Bubble and Squeak
Author: James Mayhew
Illustrator: Clara Vulliamy
Publisher: Orchard Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 5+
Two major figures in the children’s literature world come together on this loveable book.
Dixie O'Day and the Great Diamond Robbery
Author: Shirley Hughes
Illustrator: Clara Vulliamy
Publisher: Random House Children's Publishers
Interest age: 6+
Reading age: 7+
This gentle illustrated storybook is full of fun: with a short chapter for each day of the week, and lots of added extras, it makes perfect reading for newly-independent readers.
Dixie O'Day and the Haunted House
Author: Shirley Hughes
Illustrator: Clara Vulliamy
Publisher: Red Fox
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 7+
Two friends go camping but one is more keen on the outdoor life than the other. When their tent is washed away, the chums seek shelter in an old, and rather creepy, house.
Dixie O'Day: In the Fast Lane
Author: Shirley Hughes
Illustrator: Clara Vulliamy
Publisher: The Bodley Head
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 7+
Mother and daughter Shirley Hughes and Clara Vulliamy have teamed up for the first time for this sweet story, the first in a series about canine driver Dixie O'Day and his friend, Percy.
Dog Squad: The Newshound
Author: Clara Vulliamy
Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 7+
Can Eva and her journalist friends find Wafer the puppy’s real home? The first book in a charming series about friendship and doing the right thing, brilliantly illustrated throughout.
Dotty Detective
Author: Clara Vulliamy
Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books
Interest age: 7+
Reading age: 6+
Meet Dot, a lively little girl who's big on solving mysteries, in this fun and sparky chapter book about friendship, laughter and spreading a bit of kindness.
Dotty Detective: Midnight Mystery
Author: Clara Vulliamy
Publisher: Harper Collins Children’s Books
Interest age: 7-11
Reading age: 7+
However mystifying the mystery, the Join The Dots Detectives will unpick the puzzle. An action-packed school story with a twist in the tail, this will amuse and entertain readers of all ages, while showing how kindness and friendship will always win out.
I Heart Bedtime (Martha and the Bunny Brothers)
Author: Clara Vulliamy
Publisher: HarperCollins
- Martha has a lot of fun while getting her two brothers, Monty and Pip, off to bed!
- Colourful and detailed illustrations that young children will love to explore.
- Enjoy singing 'The Bedtime Bunnies Song!' together.
I Heart Holidays (Martha and the Bunny Brothers)
Author: Clara Vulliamy
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
- Read about Martha and her little bunny brothers on their splashy, sunny holiday!
- Colourful and detailed illustrations that young children will love to explore.
- Follow Martha as she stays upbeat while trying to entertain her brothers.