Katie Cottle is an illustrator and printmaker whose work is often informed by the marks and colours created through traditional lithography. She also works digitally using an iPad, and occasionally paints with gouache. Her distinctive style emerges from a blend of traditional printmaking techniques and modern digital tools. Through her unique approach and influences from traditional art forms, she creates visually compelling and original works.
Meera and her mum befriend a friendly blue giant. He needs help to clean the oceans of waste. They can't do it alone... can they?A poignant and timely picture book that introduces children to the issues of pollution, waste management and the ocean, with suggestions of lifestyle changes to help the world become a better, cleaner place.
Facing anxiety at her new school, Dot devises a creative strategy involving her pet tortoise, Monty, to connect with her classmates. This charming tale highlights themes of friendship, courage, and the power of unique approaches to overcoming social challenges. Through her inventive plan, Dot learns valuable lessons about self-acceptance and the importance of being herself.
From author-illustrator Katie Cottle comes a breath-taking journey about light pollution and saving the birds When Ellie moves from her quiet village to a bustling city, she finds that the many different birds she loves to watch are missing. She stares out of her window, searches the skies on walks, but they are nowhere to be found. Then one night, she's visited by a giant starling which asks for her help. The birds are lost because of the shimmering glow from the city's bright lights. Can Ellie help the birds find their way home? Night Flight is a hopeful, inspiring story about the power of using your voice.
Alle lieben das Meer - aber was tun wir dafür? Mia und ihre Mutter genießen die gemeinsame Zeit am Meer. Zumindest bis plötzlich ein fremdes Wesen aus den Wellen auftaucht. Es ist ein Riese. Ein blauer Riese! Er hat ein großes Problem und bittet Mia und ihre Mutter, das Meer zu säubern und seine Bewohner vor dem Plastikmüll zu retten. Mia und ihre Mutter wollen gern mit anpacken – doch allein schaffen sie das nicht. Was also tun? Ein bewegendes und thematisch hochaktuelles Bilderbuch, das Kindern ohne erhobenen Zeigefinger die Themen Meeresverschmutzung und die gefährdete Welt der Ozeane nahebringt. Mit konkreten Vorschlägen, was alle tun können, damit das Meer und die ganze Welt, ein besserer, sauberer Ort werden.