Big Hid

Swales’s wide-eyed figures and simple shapes recall Chris Haughton’s work, with extra volume and detail. – Publishers WeeklyThis will no doubt foster many empathetic conversations at home and in the classroom about sadness, space, mental health and how to be a good friend. * Just Imagine *Tender and vibrant illustrations and a sweet, sweet friendship are a good start. – Jileen Moore * Square Books *

Roisin Swales is an illustrator and animator based in Manchester, who graduated in 2016 from Manchester School of Art with a First Class Honours in Illustration with Animation. Her main focus is illustration for children’s picture books, animation and character design. She was the winner of the World Wide Picture Book Illustration Competition in 2015 for her book “Johnny Dolans Cat”. She was also given a “Highly Commended” award from Macmillan Picture Books for her book “Why is Grandad Grumpy?” in 2016 and was part of an exhibition at Foyles in London.