Check out these wonderful illustrations by Lauren Child

Published on: 7 Mehefin 2017 Author: Robbie Hunt

Lauren Child's funny and fantastic illustrations are a big reason why her books are so loved – just take a look for yourself.

Whether it's the now iconic pictures of Charlie and Lola or the dazzlingly detailed drawings inside Who Wants To Be a Poodle I Don't, Lauren Child's illustrations are simply brilliant. It's just one of the reasons we're so thrilled that she's the Waterstones Children's Laureate 2017-2019.

View our gallery of just some of her drawings below. Do you have a favourite?

Charlie and Lola illustration from I Will Not Ever Eat a Tomato
Illustration from I Will Not Ever Never Eat A Tomato

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Waterstones Children's Laureate: Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Frank Cottrell-Boyce is the Waterstones Children's Laureate for 2024-26.

The role of Children's Laureate is awarded once every two years to an eminent writer or illustrator of children's books to celebrate outstanding achievement in their field. Find out what Frank's been up to.

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