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Maybe it’s the trained archaeologist and teacher in me as much as the illustrator, but what excites me the most is when I uncover remarkable true stories from history, which have never been told before. Based on real-life events and people my picturebooks are narrated through entertaining storytelling and contemporary mixed-media illustration. If you would like to see fully mocked-up dummy books please email me at: emmabennettillustration@gmail.com |
| Around The World on a Bicycle |
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In the 1880's Thomas Stevens set off to cycle around the world on his Penny Farthing bicycle. He was atacked by lions, constantly fell off, crossed icy rivers, ate strange food, was blocked by vast mountains and arrested for being a spy, this epic journey has it all. Based on a true story, this mixed-media 32 page story book would love an art director or editor to take a look at it in its draft version. |
| George's Underground Library |
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| Interwoven with amazing facts, this picture book discovers how the London Underground offered shelter during The Blitz, with communities forming mini cities below ground. Based on true events, this is a story of how an everyday librarian had a remarkable idea to make life better for thousands of people during World War II by opening a 4000 book library in the London Underground. |
| The Hurricane Giraffes |
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In 1938, two orphaned giraffes sent from Africa to the USA were caught in one of the worst hurricanes at sea the world has ever seen. Greeting them in New York, zookeeper Charlie Smith had to transport two giraffes all the way across America to their new home in San Diego, over 3000 miles away. Based on true events, this is a picture book story of a remarkable human-animal friendship, of trust and of an extraordinary road-trip that captured a nation. |
| There's an Art Gallery on Your Street |
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| Not all paintings come with a frame, or hang in a gallery, but as long as we have had walls, people have put art on them. Think of the Egyptians with their Hieroglyphics, or those cave dwellers decorating their prehistoric homes with wild animals and hand prints. Even in the streets and cities we live in we can find art, you just have to look closely for it. |
| If you would like to see fully mocked-up dummy books please email me at: emmabennettillustration@gmail.com |
| Copyright Emma Bennett |
