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Roisin Is an illustrator and animator based in Manchester. She has just graduated from Manchester School of Art in 2016 with a First Class Honours in Illustration with Animation. Her main focus is illustration for children's picture books, animation and character design. She was the winner of the World Wide Picture Book Illustration Competition in 2015 for her book ""Johnny Dolans Cat"" and her work was part of a travelling exhibition. She was also given a ""Highly Commended"" award from Macmillan Picture Books for her book ""Why is Grandad Grumpy?"" in 2016 and was part of an exhibition at Foyles in London. She lives at her tiny white house on a hill with two cats, her boyfriend, and her flock of ornamental birds.
Tender and vibrant illustrations and a sweet, sweet friendship are a good start. What happens after Big hides? -- Jileen Moore * Square Books * A refreshing story about friendship and the sensitive complexity of it at a level that even the youngest of children can appreciate. Sometimes what we all need is for those we love most to pause and just give us a hug for no reason in particular. * Wandering Bookseller * Swales's wide-eyed figures and simple shapes recall Chris Haughton's work, with extra volume and detail. * Publishers Weekly * Bold colours and limited text make it an engaging read for younger readers. -- Sliceofbookishlife on Instagram A charming little tale with a meaningful message. -- Eyfs_books_and_things A wonderful tale of friendship and overcoming sadness. -- Posies_book_club on Instagram As stylish as it is sweet. -- Teenyreaders on Instagram A delight to the eye. -- Thekidsbookstagrammer on Instagram The illustrative style and the bright and bold, orange and purple colour palette brings these two gorgeous characters to life. -- @mrsbrownsbookbox on Instagram This is a really simple but poignant tale about friendship. -- Ivy's Library Roisin Swales' debut is a bold and beautiful package, with a poignant and timely message for a young audience. * Picture Books Blogger * Swales's illustrations are wonderfully effective. Bold colours in a striking palette grab the attention of little readers, with background colours carefully changing to depict change of pace and mood as Big Hid progresses. -- My Book Corner
