Frann Preston-Gannon
Children's Illustrator
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Biography
Frann Preston-Gannon is an award-winning author and illustrator. She started working weekends in bookshops at 15 and her many years in that role gave her a deep passion for the world of children’s books. She graduated in 2010 with a BA in illustration and in 2011 she became the first UK recipient of the ‘Sendak Fellowship’ and spent the Autumn of that year living with and learning from the great master of illustration, Maurice Sendak, at his home in Connecticut. Her first picture book, The Journey Home, was published just after that in 2012.
In 2018 she published the poetry book ‘I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree’ with Nosy Crow and in partnership with the National Trust. Comprised of 366 nature poems, one for ever day of the year, this book took over 2 years to illustrate and went on to be awarded many accolades including Waterstone’s Gift of the Year and Winner of the Big Red Book Awards. Julia Donaldson also named it her book of the year 2018.
Her other picture books include There’s a Rang-tan in my Bedroom, Dave’s Cave and In the Swamp By The Light of the Moon.
Little Lim
Nestled between the pink morning sky and the sparkling sea lies a small green island where our story begins . . .
Limpet Pebble is a true explorer. So when Tidepool, her little town nestled within a rockpool, organises a Young Explorers competition, Little Lim knows she must win! With the help of her best friend Kai, she sets out to find the most unique shell to submit and prove her worth as an explorer.
But with only hours until sunset, Little Lim struggles to find the perfect one. That is until she reads the legend of a long-lost golden shell . . . Can Little Lim discover the truth behind the story in time to be crowned the best Young Explorer?
Beautifully combining facts about our natural world with the magic of the rockpoolers, this book is perfect for fans of HILDA and MOOMIN.
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A heartwarming picture book based on the incredible true story of social media sensation and round-the-world-cyclist Dean Nicholson and his trusty cat companion, Nala.
When Dean Nicholson found an abandoned kitten by the side of the road one day, he hadn’t bargained on the lessons he’d learn from his unlikely companion, Nala. Both curious, independent, resilient and adventurous, they were a perfect match – and so together, they set off to travel around the world.
This inspirational true story, with an underlying message about loving and caring for animals, will show young readers everywhere that you can find friendship in the most unlikely places. With gorgeous illustrations from winner of the Waterstones Gift of the Year, Frann Preston-Gannon, and also featuring photos of Dean and Nala’s real-world adventures.
Dean and Nala’s story has become a social media and publishing phenomenon. Dean’s book for adults, Nala’s World, spent two weeks on the Sunday Times‘ bestseller list and has been translated into twenty-five languages.
A warm, lyrical exploration of the many sides of humanity from award-winning author and illustrator Frann Preston-Gannon.
One day Little Bird leaves the safety of her nest and goes to explore the world. Her mama warns her to watch out for people, but what are they, exactly?
On her journey, Little Bird will see many people who are all very different. She sees cruelty and greed, but also love and kindness.
Squirrel is left hanging when a search for a tasty nut goes wrong. Meanwhile, Woodpecker has his beak buried in a tree trunk, Snake is tied in a knot, Turtle is upside down, and Fox? Well, Fox has a suspicious tummy ache . . .These animals are all having a VERY BAD DAY!
But soon it turns out that little Mouse is having the worst day of all, and his friends can only help him – and each other – if they work together.
