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Biographical note
Hollie Hughes is a hugely talented picture book writer and the author of many successful picture books including Princess Swashbuckle and the bestselling classic The Girl and the Dinosaur. She lives in Essex with her family.
Sarah Massini studied Graphic Design in Manchester and followed careers in corporate design and children’s book design before settling down to pursue her lifelong dream of illustrating books. She is the illustrator of many much-loved books including The Girl and the Dinosaur and The Little Prince. She lives in Sussex with her husband and her mad terrier, Tess.
An instant classic featuring an inspirational underwater adventure and a moving homage to the beauty and power of memory ... A gift book for all the family to enjoy
Lancashire Post
With equal pinches of whimsy and heart, this is a memorable tale that shines a light on the special bond shared between grandparents and grandchildren ... Magical
Inis Magazine
Beautifully written, and enhanced by stunning illustrations from Sarah Massini, this is a delightful book
The Sun on The Girl and the Dinosaur
Superb watercolour illustrations by Sarah Massini and a lively rhyming narrative all contribute to making this a classic book for keeps
Irish Examiner on The Girl and the Dinosaur
<i>The Girl and the Mermaid</i> is breathtakingly beautiful and joins <i>The Girl and the Dinosaur</i> on my list of favourite books! A fantastical underwater adventure filled with love
Robert Tregoning
My picture book of 2024 so far. I adore anything with illustrations by Sarah Massini but this is on another level - just gorgeous
Steven Lenton, bestselling illustrator of Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam
Delicate, decorative storytelling
Nicolette Jones
Completely magical
Emily Sutton
Sarah Massini’s beautifully illuminating illustrations, with her typically rich colour palette, bring her own unique voice to this wonderfully engaging story by Hollie Hughes
David Melling
Touching and uplifting, this wondrous tale with its lyrical rhyming text and gorgeous watercolour illustrations is sheer delight
Books for Keeps
Just glorious. A truly magical tale with completely stunning artwork
David Litchfield
This book is mesmerising . . . Words and illustrations unite to capture a deeply tender story of family, love and memory. What a beautiful, magical creation
Smriti Halls
With a beautiful, stunning cover that shimmers with gold . . . [this story] creates magical realms for children to explore
Nila Aye
A phenomenally beautiful book . . . Another modern classic from the dream team that is Hollie Hughes and Sarah Massini
Fiona Woodcock
Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Hollie Hughes is a hugely talented picture book writer and the author of many successful picture books including Princess Swashbuckle and the bestselling classic The Girl and the Dinosaur. She lives in Essex with her family.
Sarah Massini studied Graphic Design in Manchester and followed careers in corporate design and children’s book design before settling down to pursue her lifelong dream of illustrating books. She is the illustrator of many much-loved books including The Girl and the Dinosaur and The Little Prince. She lives in Sussex with her husband and her mad terrier, Tess.