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Biographical note
Briony May Smith graduated from Falmouth University with a First Class degree in Illustration. Since then, she has been shortlisted for the British Comic Awards and has been twice highly commended for the Macmillan Children’s Prize. She is the author-illustrator of A Practical Present for Philippa Pheasant and Margaret's Unicorn and the illustrator of Tooth Fairy in Training and Witch in Training, both written by Michelle Robinson. She is inspired by traditional fairy tales and folklore, and by the farm she lives on in Devon. Find her online at brionymaysmith.com and on Twitter and Instagram as @BrionyMaySmith.The magic of the story is captivating […] Briony May Smith’s illustrations conjure the fishing village beautifully, above and below the water. An enchanting tale for children.
Juno
This gorgeous book is brimming with magic! It is beautifully illustrated, capturing the wonder of Merrin’s watery world in shades of bluey-green and silver, while Molly’s life in a little fishing village is shown in shades of golden yellows and warm browns.
Nursery World
Merrin and Molly are charming characters, their story is enchanting, the illustrations atmospheric and expressive. It is a beautiful book.
Armadillo Magazine
Briony’s modern fairytale wherein friendship is key, will appeal specially to thoughtful readers and listeners who enjoy a touch of magic, which is something that her illustrations in particular are imbued with.
Red Reading Hub
The illustrations, in deep blues and a silvery glow, are absolutely enchanting. This is a story to be read again and again, spotting new details each time.
Scope for Imagination