Holly Surplice

Holly Surplice

  • 5 stars across 11 books

Holly studied illustration at Edinburgh College of Art and her first picture book, Silly Jack, was published in 2006. Since then, she has created a number of picture books, including her first title for HarperCollins, About a Bear, which was published in 2011.


Holly has recently moved from Edinburgh to Henley-on-Thames with her husband, their two young daughters and a Dalmatian called Marbles, all of whom provide constant inspiration for her work.

13th October 2022

Five Little Penguins: A lift-the-flap Christmas picture book

Five little penguins went out one dayOver the hills and far away. Mamma Penguin said "Hurry back to me!"How many penguin... MoreFive Little Penguins: A lift-the-flap Christmas picture book

(6 reviews) Review
4th April 2013

Guinea Pig Party

Ten little guinea pigs have fun at a party, in this beautiful picture book with enormous child-appeal that makes countin... MoreGuinea Pig Party

(3 reviews) Review
3rd October 2019

Snow Still

An exquisitely illustrated picture book celebrating the joy of snowfall, with sparkly silver foil on every pageA little ... MoreSnow Still

(2 reviews) Review
17th February 2022

Five Little Chicks: Lift the flaps to find the chicks

Five little chicks went out one dayOver the hills and far away. Mamma Hen said, "Hurry back to me!"Now how many chicks c... MoreFive Little Chicks: Lift the flaps to find the chicks

(2 reviews) Review
14th September 2023

Five Little Ghosts: A lift-the-flap Halloween picture book

Five little ghosts floated off one day,Over the hills and far away.Mamma Ghost said "Fly back to me!"How many ghostlings... MoreFive Little Ghosts: A lift-the-flap Halloween picture book

(2 reviews) Review
8th March 2018

Impressionists Picture Book

This beautifully illustrated book is packed with artwork by some of the best-loved Impressionist artists, including Mone... MoreImpressionists Picture Book

(0 reviews) Review
29th November 2018

Impressionists Sticker Book

A beautifully illustrated introduction to some of the best-loved Impressionist artists, including Monet, Degas, Pissarro... MoreImpressionists Sticker Book

(0 reviews) Review
1st November 2018

Art Sticker Book

Discover some of the best loved paintings in the UK National Gallery in this informative sticker book. Learn about the l... MoreArt Sticker Book

(0 reviews) Review
28th August 2025

Five Little Penguins: A lift-the-flap Christmas picture book

Five little penguins went out one dayOver the hills and far away. Mamma Penguin said "Hurry back to me!"How many penguin... MoreFive Little Penguins: A lift-the-flap Christmas picture book

(0 reviews) Review
3rd September 2026

Five Little Pumpkins: A lift-the-flap Halloween picture book

Five little pumpkins rolled off one night,across the farm, causing quite a fright.Mrs Owl said, "Come back to me!"How ma... MoreFive Little Pumpkins: A lift-the-flap Halloween picture book

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