Lydia Monks
5 stars across 93 books
Lydia Monks BiographyLydia Monks is a bestselling illustrator and author of children’s books, best known for her collaborations with author Julia Donaldson. Many of their books have become household favourites, including
What the Ladybird Heard, which has sold over a million copies and been translated into many languages.
Lydia’s own books with her colourful and quirky illustrations including,
Aaarrggh Spider! and
I Wish I Were a Dog have won many awards and accolades including the CLIP Greenaway Award. Mouse's Big Day was published in 2017.
Lydia Monks lives with her husband and two daughters in Sheffield.
Lydia Monks FactsWhat The Ladybird Heard has been adapted into a theatre production which has toured worldwide.
Our favourite Lydia Monks Book CharactersMungo Mouse – from the
Mungo Mouse series
Ladybird – from
What the Ladybird Heard series