I Love Bugs
Author: | Emma Dodd |
Emma was brought up in Guildford, Surrey, in a family of artists. As a child she loved the work of Peter Firmin, John Burningham and Gerald Rose, and from as far back as she can remember she wanted to be an illustrator. Emma studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central Saint Martin's School of Art and has worked in advertising, editorial and book illustration. She has illustrated many best-selling books for children, including Giles Andreae's I Love My Mummy, winner of a Booktrust Early Years Award 2010. Emma lives in Surrey with her husband and two children and their Jack Russel Terrier, Bart, who keeps her fit and provides inspiration. The family like to spend any spare time in North Cornwall, surfing and walking in all weathers. Recent books include: I Love My Mummy, winner of a Booktrust Early Years Award 2010 I Don't Want a Posh Dog I Don't Want a Cool Cat Miaow Said the Cow (Templar) Shortlisted in the Booktrust Early Years Awards 2009 What Pet to Get? (Templar) Shortlisted in the Booktrust Early Years Awards 2006