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| Arranging the page order for NEW Maisy Mouse book. |
It has been a very busy summer, but I finally have the opportunity to sit down and update you on my news from
Walker Books.
It was the most amazing few weeks working with the designers in the
Picture Book Team. I have collaborated on some fantastic projects such as NEW Maisy Mouse creations by
Lucy Cousins,
Jon Klassen's latest book
This is not my hat, a new project written and illustrated by
Sue Heap and James Marshall's classic
Goldilocks and the three bears. I am so excited to see the work in print!
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| Book plate designs for 'This is not my hat', by Jon Klassen. |
This experience also allowed me to handle some breathtaking original artwork by Helen Oxenbury and very precious twenty-year-old
Noah's Ark illustrations by Lucy Cousins. This was extremely interesting to see the artwork before it is touched by the designers. I also got to handle early concept stages for new
Mary Murphy and Sue Heap projects.
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| Handling original Noah's Ark artwork by Lucy Cousins. |
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| Noah's Ark artwork by Lucy Cousins. |
As well as having the opportunity to contribute to such exciting projects, I have met some amazing illustrators. I had a beautiful Maisy book signed by the very colourful Lucy Cousins. I also met the absolute genius
Chris Haughton and the illustration legend that is
Miss Polly Dunbar!
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| With Polly Dunbar in the Picture Book Department. |
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| Working on new 'Tilly and Friends' picture books. |
I would like to say a very big thank you to all of you lovely people in the Picture Book Team. I miss working with you all, but will make sure I pop in (with some cake) next time I am in London.
Best wishes,
Holly :) x
