Maisie the Mountain Hare

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, Willow the Wildcat, Oran the Curious Otter and Maisie the Mountain Hare. Lynne lives in Glasgow, Scotland. Abigail Hookham began her artistic career as a game designer before realising that she really wanted to illustrate children's books. She graduated in Children's Literature and Illustration from Goldsmiths, University of London. She is the illustrator of Oran the Curious Otter and Maisie the Mountain Hare (both Floris Books). She is based in Lincolnshire, England.

'The lyrical approach to the text combines beautifully with the illustrations. Having spent a good amount of time in the Scottish Highlands, it's obvious to me that Abigail has also spent time there, as she has not only perfectly captured the mood and feel of the landscape, but also the changeability of the environment... Seeing the correct plant and animal species in the illustrations really pleased me. It is great to see science and important topics like climate change being introduced to a young audience.'-- The Mammal Society'Stunningly illustrated by Abigail Hookham, the gentle rhyming text introduces youngsters to this fascinating animal while echoing games, sibling dynamics and the comfort of family they will recognise from their own lives.'-- Barbara Henderson, What's On North'The latest in a series of rhyming picture books about iconic Scottish animals, which just keeps getting better. There is adventure and friendship, interwoven with learning about habitat and climate change and delivered through gentle rhyme that make the story a delight to read out loud. Abigail Hookham’s beautiful illustrations perfectly capture the flora and fauna of the Highlands.'-- Roaring Reads