Hello, I’m Lillias! I’m a children’s picture book illustrator, author, and day to day creative explorer.
With two published picture books and a growing collection of original story ideas, 1 am looking to build long-term, collaborative relationships with a literary agent and publishing partner.
I’m drawn to stories that spark curiosity, challenge perspectives and help us imagine our way into a better future.
“I love what I do and believe in the power of children’s books to shape our culture, our communities, and the people we grow into.”
Books
Writing and illustrating picture books fills me with immense gratitude; it’s not a job I take lightly.
‘Reading for Pleasure is the single most important indicator of a child’s future success’ (OECD, 2002).
Too Snappy to Wear a Nappy (Boxer Books/Union Square 2024)
Selected for dPictus Unpublished Picture Book Showcase 2003
“This book is incredible!” Ida White (3 yers old)
Have you ever seen a crocodile wearing a nappy? Or a giraffe? One day, a small child imagines a nappy on giraffe, and it causes lots of laughs!! A funny and lighthearted tale about nappies, created to introduce toddlers to using a potty in a gentle, child-friendly way.
If a Monkey ate nothing but Bananas (Boxer Books/Hachette 2025)
Shortlisted for the Sheffield Children’s Book Awards 2026
What would happen if a bear ate nothing but honey and a cat lived on cream? Filled with lively rhymes and playful humour, we explore the misadventures of animals (and a few humans) when their diets go a little wild. Accompanied by vibrant, character-filled illustrations, this delightful story is a laugh-out-loud way to learn about healthy eating and the importance of balance.
“Children who read for pleasure simply do better in life.”
— Egmont UK 2020
Intrigued? Take a peek inside my published books here: Too Snappy to Wear a Nappy and If a Monkey Ate Nothing but Bananas
