Biography
Lou Baker Smith lives in Bath and has been working as a freelance illustrator since graduating with a with a First-Class Degree (Hons) in Illustration. Working for a number of years for a wide range of UK based and international clients in the fields of editorial, publishing and packaging.
A love of stationery led her to enter the greeting card market. She was Partner/Designer in a Greeting Card Company, supplying distributors worldwide as well as numerous independent retailers and stores such as John Lewis, Waterstones, Paperchase, Fortnum and Mason, Selfridges and the QE2.
Most recently she has been working on and absolutely loving illustrating children’s non-fiction picture books, particularly those with an environmental bias.
Working in a variety of ways from printmaking to traditional watercolour. A common thread running through her work is the use of collage be it on paper, fabric or with digital technology.
The Secret Life of Seahorses
Find out incredible facts about seahorses in this fascinating picture book from bestselling zoologist Nicola Davies.
Dive beneath the waves and enter the secret world of seahorses! With an expert zoologist as your guide, uncover the mysteries of this unique and incredible sea creature.
Meet seahorses that are no bigger than the end of your little finger!
See the beautiful dance seahorses perform under the waves.
Find out how we can help seahorses thrive on our changing planet.
Learn about all this and more in this picture book with vibrant illustrations from Lou Baker-Smith.
Discover a wonderful world of wildlife with Children’s Laureate Wales and multi-million-copy-selling zoologist Nicola Davies.
Publications
A beautifully illustrated and atmospheric story exploring how polar bears are coping with climate change; a stunning new addition to the Protecting the Planet series.
It snowed last night. The first fall of the season. More is on its way. For this polar bear, this is a sign it’s time to make a den, a safe place to sleep through the harsh Arctic winter and to give birth to her cubs. But the Arctic is changing; familiar landscapes are melting. What kind of world will her cubs grow up in? This beautifully illustrated picture book gently explores the effects of climate change on polar bears, along with information on how we can all make a difference and protect the planet for these majestic animals.
