Lewis hates being a puffin and longs to do something different with his life. Could the circus be the answer?
Lynne Rickards was born in Canada and now lives in Scotland with her husband and two children. She grew up reading Dr Seuss books and as a result she loves writing in rhyme. Her picture book Pink! was nominated for a Royal Mail Book Award. Lewis Clowns Around is her seventh picture book, and it holds a special place in her heart as the first story she ever wrote for her children. Gabby Grant studied illustration at Westminster University, London. She combines illustration with graphic design and prop-making for TV and film, and has worked on programmes ranging from Newsnight to Harry Hill's TV Burp. She is the illustrator of another Picture Kelpie, The Big Bottom Hunt by Lari Don.
Lewis hates being a puffin and longs to do something different with his life. Could the circus be the answer?
Lynne Rickards was born in Canada and now lives in Scotland with her husband and two children. She grew up reading Dr Seuss books and as a result she loves writing in rhyme. Her picture book Pink! was nominated for a Royal Mail Book Award. Lewis Clowns Around is her seventh picture book, and it holds a special place in her heart as the first story she ever wrote for her children. Gabby Grant studied illustration at Westminster University, London. She combines illustration with graphic design and prop-making for TV and film, and has worked on programmes ranging from Newsnight to Harry Hill's TV Burp. She is the illustrator of another Picture Kelpie, The Big Bottom Hunt by Lari Don.
Lynne Rickards was born in Canada and has called Scotland home for over twenty years. She grew up reading Dr Seuss books and as a result she enjoys writing in rhyme. Lynne is the author of many much-loved picture books including Lewis Clowns Around, Harris the Hero, Skye the Puffling, Rowan the Red Squirrel and Willow the Wildcat. Lynne lives in Glasgow, Scotland. Gabby Grant studied illustration at Westminster University, London. She combines illustration with graphic design and prop-making for TV and film, and has worked on programmes ranging from Newsnight to Harry Hill's TV Burp. She is the illustrator of another Picture Kelpie, The Big Bottom Hunt by Lari Don.
'...Lewis Clowns Around is a heartwarming story of finding one's place in life. The rhyming text and colourful illustrations make this a very appealing book for young readers.' -- The Scotsman 'Fantastic rhyming text that really draws children into the story.' -- Creative Steps "The story is told with a swinging rhythm and rhymes...The illustrations are colourful and fun..." -- Angela Lepper, School Librarian
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