Hello, I’m Lillias! I’m a children’s picture book illustrator, writer, and creative explorer.

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“I love what I do and believe in the power of children’s books to shape our culture, society and the person we ultimately become.”

About me

Books

Writing and illustrating picture books fills me with immense gratitude; it’s not a job I take lightly.

‘Reading for Pleasure is the single most important indicator of a child’s future success’ (OECD, 2002).

Too Snappy to Wear a Nappy

Have you ever seen a crocodile wearing a nappy? Or a giraffe? One day, a small child imagines a nappy on giraffe, and it causes lots of laughs!! A funny and lighthearted tale about nappies, created to introduce toddlers to using a potty in a gentle, child-friendly way.

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If a Monkey ate nothing but Bananas

What would happen if a bear ate nothing but honey and a cat lived on cream? Filled with lively rhymes and playful humour, we explore the misadventures of animals (and a few humans) when their diets go a little wild. Accompanied by vibrant, character-filled illustrations, this delightful story is a laugh-out-loud way to learn about healthy eating and the importance of balance.

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“Children who read for pleasure simply do better in life.”

— Egmont UK 2020