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Gemma Merino

5 stars across 4 books

Gemma Merino won the prestigious Macmillan Prize for Children's Illustration in 2011, whilst studying for her MA in Children's Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Born in Catalonia, Gemma originally studied architecture in Barcelona and has worked in practices in Spain, Dublin, Tel Aviv and now London, where she lives. The Crocodile who didn't Like Water , her debut picture book, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, long listed for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, shortlisted for the UKLA Award 2015, the "Read it Again" Cambridgeshire Children's Picture Book Award 2014, the English 4-11 Picture Book Award 2014 and has won both the Coventry Inspiration Book Award and the Bishop Stortford Picture Book Award. It has also been sold in 17 languages and is now available in board book. Her second book, The Cow Who Climbed a Tree, has also won the prestigious Oscar's Book Prize 2016.

The Dragon Who Didn't Like Fire

29th April 2021

The Dragon Who Didn't Like Fire

From the award-winning Gemma Merino, author of the iconic The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water (over half a million copie... MoreThe Dragon Who Didn't Like Fire

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Harry in a Hurry

13th June 2019

Harry in a Hurry

Harry in a Hurry is Timothy Knapman and Gemma Merino's unique twist on the well-loved Aseop’s Fable, The Tortoise and th... MoreHarry in a Hurry

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Y Crocodeil Oedd Ddim Yn Hoffi Dwr: The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water

27th March 2017

Y Crocodeil Oedd Ddim Yn Hoffi Dwr: The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water

Everybody knows that crocodiles love water, but this little crocodile is different. He doesn't like water AT ALL. Maybe ... MoreY Crocodeil Oedd Ddim Yn Hoffi Dwr: The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water

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The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water

by Amaka12

This is a funny book about a crocodile who did not like water but tried all he could to like it so he could fit in and play with his family. There's a...
The Dragon Who Didn't Like Fire

by RachJ

A simple story about a dragon that didn't fit in and was destined for something different. It provoked a conversation about being happy being yoursel...
The Dragon Who Didn't Like Fire

by family_book_club_

All good dragons love flying and breathing fire. They do NOT love water.'

This is the heartwarming story of a little dragon that is desperate to fi...

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