Harris the Hero: Picture Kelpies

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. She is the author of Lewis Clowns Around (Picture Kelpies). 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 two other Picture Kelpies, The Big Bottom Hunt by Lari Don, and Lewis Clowns Around by Lynne Rickards.

'The book is written in rhyming couplets by Lynne Rickards and is delightfully illustrated by Gabby Grant.' -- Lothian Life 'The book is melodic to read, with lively, colourful pictures. Clearly the author loves the region and has bought the wilds of Scotland to life in the book, aided beautifully by the pictures. It is a happy book with a strong humorous vein. This would be a good 'read aloud' book, but also a moderate reader could enjoy learning the words and phrases helped by the rhythmic text.' -- Armadillo Magazine 'The animals are charming and the pathos of the baby seal gives quite an emotional tug. A light airy touch with colour allows the sense of space and fresh sea breezes through.' -- Books for Keeps

'The book is written in rhyming couplets by Lynne Rickards and is delightfully illustrated by Gabby Grant.' -- Lothian Life 'The book is melodic to read, with lively, colourful pictures. Clearly the author loves the region and has bought the wilds of Scotland to life in the book, aided beautifully by the pictures. It is a happy book with a strong humorous vein. This would be a good 'read aloud' book, but also a moderate reader could enjoy learning the words and phrases helped by the rhythmic text.' -- Armadillo Magazine