Olivia Lomenech Gill – illustratör

This glorious new edition of Newt Scamander’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (considered a classic throughout the wizarding world) features an extraordinary array of magical creatures, from Acromantula to Yeti via ten different breeds of dragon – all beautifully illustrated in full colour by the brilliantly inventive Olivia Lomenech Gill, winner of Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025.Famed Magizoologist Newt Scamander’s years of adventure and exploration have yielded a work of unparalleled importance, admired by scholars, devoured by young witches and wizards, and even made available to Muggles in the early years of this century. With this dazzling illustrated edition, readers can explore the magical fauna of five continents from the comfort of their own armchairs. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is essential reading at Hogwarts.This new edition features the fully updated 2017 text – which includes new profiles of six magnificent beasts that inhabit North America and a new foreword by J.K. Rowling, writing as Newt Scamander.

__________________'Easily my read of the year. Sheer perfection from start to finish' - Catherine Doyle'A beautiful and profound retelling' - Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE and THE SONG OF ACHILLES'Utterly transporting ... This dynamic feminist retelling is illustrated with stunning, polychromatic power' - Guardian Books of the Year__________________A dazzling, feminist retelling of Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill.Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love and betrayal…Filled with glorious full-colour illustrations by award-winning Olivia Lomenech Gill, this astonishing retelling of Greek myth is perfect for readers of Circe and The Silence of the Girls. Illuminating the girl behind the legend, it brings alive Medusa for a new generation.__________________'... a must read for women of all ages' - Red Magazine'... stole my heart from its first fierce lines' - Mary Watson'A beautiful and compassionate retelling that gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity' - Jennifer Saint'... an impressive addition to the shelves of feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling' - Irish Times'It’s an ideal gift for teenage girls finding their voice and their power' - Stylist 'Gift ideas for the book lovers in your life'

This glorious new edition of Newt Scamander’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (considered a classic throughout the wizarding world) features an extraordinary array of magical creatures, from Acromantula to Yeti via ten different breeds of dragon – all beautifully illustrated in full colour by the brilliantly inventive Olivia Lomenech Gill, winner of Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025.This deluxe edition is a must-have for any Potter fan. It comes with a gorgeous art print in a beautiful slipcase and features the fully updated 2017 text – which includes new profiles of six magnificent beasts that inhabit North America and a new foreword by J.K. Rowling, writing as Newt Scamander.

An essential companion to the Harry Potter novels, now fully illustrated!

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Newt Scamander's classic compendium of magical creatures, has delighted generations of wizarding readers. With this beautiful, large-scale new edition illustrated in full color, Muggles too will have the chance to discover where the Runespoor lives, what the Puffskein eats, and why shiny objects should always be kept away from the Niffler.Proceeds from the sale of this book will go to Comic Relief and J.K. Rowling's international charity, Lumos, which will do magic beyond the powers of any wizard. If you feel that this is insufficient reason to part with your money, one can only hope that passing wizards feel more charitable if they see you being attacked by a Manticore.

An enchanting animal adventure about a young girl and a lost snow leopard cub from magical storyteller and bestselling author Abi Elphinstone. 'A joyful adventure, with huge amounts of delight. I loved it.’ Katherine Rundell, bestselling author of Impossible Creatures‘A fierce, frozen adventure shot through with the magic and mystery of the wilderness’ Katie Webber-Tsang, bestselling author of Dragon Mountain‘The perfect book for the animal-loving child in your life who wants to curl under the covers and read something that makes them feel bold, brave and alive.’ Ross Montgomery, bestselling author of I Am RebelEmmy doesn’t believe in miracles. So when a blizzard separates her from her parents in the mountains of Mongolia, she's certain it's all over. Then, out of the shadows of the cave she shelters in, steps a snow leopard cub. An animal that hunters are out to steal. And along comes a boy who believes in impossible things. Together, they set off on a dangerous journey to find Whisperfell, a magical land where wild animals live in peace. But with hunters closing in, can they get the cub to safety before it's too late? Perhaps it's time to believe in miracles, after all . . .This magical animal adventure, gorgeously illustrated throughout by an award-winning artist, gently explores themes of grief, forgiveness and caring for our environment. A beautifully-written love letter to the wild and the power of hope.Praise for Goodnight Silver:'An unforgettable story, rich with wild magic' Katherine Woodfine, bestselling author of The Clockwork Sparrow'A natural born storyteller at the very top of her game' Emma Carroll, bestselling author of Letters from the Lighthouse‘Only storytellers like Abi can write so realistically and yet so magically about the natural world and our relationship with it, both good and otherwise. Nobody does it better. In fact, she’s in a league of her own.’ Phil Earle, bestselling author of Finn's Epic Fails‘A heart-pounding adventure full of magic, wilderness and wonder. Just gorgeous!’ Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls‘Extraordinary … a perfect children’s book' Piers Torday, bestselling author of The Last Wild'A joyful adventure, with huge amounts of delight. I loved it.’ Katherine Rundell, internationally bestelling author of Impossible Creatures‘The perfect book for the animal-loving child in your life who wants to curl under the covers and read something that makes them feel bold, brave and alive.’ Ross Montgomery, bestselling author of I Am Rebel'A gorgeous, beautifully-written love letter to the wild' Lauren St John, award-winning author of The White Giraffe‘A fierce, frozen adventure shot through with the magic and mystery of the wilderness’ Katie Webber-Tsang, bestselling author of Dragon Mountain

A contemporary countryside tale about the power of friendship and creativity, from the nation's favourite children's author.A beautiful countryside story for Michael Morpurgo fans, illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill (J. K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them). Bonny has always wanted to be a top cyclist, maybe even a future Olympic champion. But her world changes after meeting a sculptor named Lizzie, who gives her a job on her farm. Bonny is introduced to a life-sized sculpture of Lizzie's horse and is allowed to pose as its rider, a completely magical experience. She learns from Lizzie that a true gift is never to be wasted, and that if you "breathe the world in deep", you can do anything.

A contemporary countryside tale about the power of friendship and creativity, from the nation's favourite children's author.A beautiful countryside story for Michael Morpurgo fans, illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill (J. K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them). Bonny has always wanted to be a top cyclist, maybe even a future Olympic champion. But her world changes after meeting a sculptor named Lizzie, who gives her a job on her farm. Bonny is introduced to a life-sized sculpture of Lizzie's horse and is allowed to pose as its rider, a completely magical experience. She learns from Lizzie that a true gift is never to be wasted, and that if you "breathe the world in deep", you can do anything.

A contemporary countryside tale about the power of friendship and creativity, from the nation's favourite children's author.A beautiful countryside story for Michael Morpurgo fans, illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill (J. K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them). Bonny has always wanted to be a top cyclist, maybe even a future Olympic champion. But her world changes after meeting a sculptor named Lizzie, who gives her a job on her farm. Bonny is introduced to a life-sized sculpture of Lizzie's horse and is allowed to pose as its rider, a completely magical experience. She learns from Lizzie that a true gift is never to be wasted, and that if you "breathe the world in deep", you can do anything.

__________________''Easily my read of the year. Sheer perfection from start to finish'' - Catherine Doyle''A beautiful and profound retelling'' - Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE and THE SONG OF ACHILLES''Utterly transporting ... This dynamic feminist retelling is illustrated with stunning, polychromatic power'' - Guardian Books of the Year__________________A dazzling, feminist retelling of Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill.Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love and betrayal…Filled with glorious full-colour illustrations by award-winning Olivia Lomenech Gill, this astonishing retelling of Greek myth is perfect for readers of Circe and The Silence of the Girls. Illuminating the girl behind the legend, it brings alive Medusa for a new generation.__________________''... a must read for women of all ages'' - Red Magazine''... stole my heart from its first fierce lines'' - Mary Watson''A beautiful and compassionate retelling that gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity'' - Jennifer Saint''... an impressive addition to the shelves of feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling'' - Irish Times''It''s an ideal gift for teenage girls finding their voice and their power'' - Stylist ''Gift ideas for the book lovers in your life''

This glorious paperback edition of Newt Scamander’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is considered a classic throughout the wizarding world. It features an extraordinary array of magical creatures, from Acromantula to Yeti via ten different breeds of dragon – all beautifully illustrated in full colour by the brilliantly inventive Olivia Lomenech Gill, winner of Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025.Famed Magizoologist Newt Scamander’s years of adventure and exploration have yielded a work of unparalleled importance, admired by scholars, devoured by young witches and wizards, and even made available to Muggles in the early years of this century. With this dazzling illustrated edition, readers can explore the magical fauna of five continents from the comfort of their own armchairs. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is essential reading at Hogwarts.Now available in a stunning paperback edition with French flaps, this edition contains all of the mesmerising illustrations from the original edition and features the fully updated 2017 text including a foreword by J.K. Rowling, writing as Newt Scamander.

__________________''Easily my read of the year. Sheer perfection from start to finish'' - Catherine Doyle''A beautiful and profound retelling'' - Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE and THE SONG OF ACHILLES''Utterly transporting ... This dynamic feminist retelling is illustrated with stunning, polychromatic power'' - Guardian Books of the Year__________________A dazzling, feminist retelling of Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill.Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love and betrayal…Filled with glorious full-colour illustrations by award-winning Olivia Lomenech Gill, this astonishing retelling of Greek myth is perfect for readers of Circe and The Silence of the Girls. Illuminating the girl behind the legend, it brings alive Medusa for a new generation.__________________''... a must read for women of all ages'' - Red Magazine''... stole my heart from its first fierce lines'' - Mary Watson''A beautiful and compassionate retelling that gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity'' - Jennifer Saint''... an impressive addition to the shelves of feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling'' - Irish Times''It''s an ideal gift for teenage girls finding their voice and their power'' - Stylist ''Gift ideas for the book lovers in your life''

__________________'Easily my read of the year. Sheer perfection from start to finish' - Catherine Doyle'A beautiful and profound retelling' - Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE and THE SONG OF ACHILLES'Utterly transporting ... This dynamic feminist retelling is illustrated with stunning, polychromatic power' - Guardian Books of the Year__________________A dazzling, feminist retelling of Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill.Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love and betrayal…Filled with glorious full-colour illustrations by award-winning Olivia Lomenech Gill, this astonishing retelling of Greek myth is perfect for readers of Circe and The Silence of the Girls. Illuminating the girl behind the legend, it brings alive Medusa for a new generation.__________________'... a must read for women of all ages' - Red Magazine'... stole my heart from its first fierce lines' - Mary Watson'A beautiful and compassionate retelling that gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity' - Jennifer Saint'... an impressive addition to the shelves of feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling' - Irish Times'It’s an ideal gift for teenage girls finding their voice and their power' - Stylist 'Gift ideas for the book lovers in your life'

WINNER of the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025.For young bird-watchers and enthusiasts of the natural world comes a unique, surprising and beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book about these fascinating birds.Whatever the changing seasons and evolving world presents to the crow, they use their adaptability, discerning memory and crafty problem-solving techniques to overcome every possible hurdle. Young readers will be bowled over by these unassuming creatures they come across every day, and will find a new-found respect for the birds that are smart, clever, crafty and playful, just like them. This stunningly illustrated and original Nature Storybook will astonish children and grown-ups alike and will be a book to remember and share with friends.

Four wonderful stories from the world of nature written by master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo."You have to breathe the world in deep, and all its creatures too ... become part of it." Immerse yourself in the great outdoors and travel around the country in these four heart-warming modern fables. Join Michael, who spots a whale on the shores of the river Thames, Mrs Pettigrew in her railway carriage by the sea, Bonny who wishes to follow her dreams cycling along country lanes and a refugee named Ho who finds his voice working with horses in a Devon farmyard. These four nostalgic stories are thought-provoking, touching and inspiring and will linger in your mind, long after you turn the final page.

Four wonderful stories from the world of nature written by master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo."You have to breathe the world in deep, and all its creatures too ... become part of it." Immerse yourself in the great outdoors and travel around the country in these four heart-warming modern fables. Join Michael, who spots a whale on the shores of the river Thames, Mrs Pettigrew in her railway carriage by the sea, Bonny who wishes to follow her dreams cycling along country lanes and a refugee named Ho who finds his voice working with horses in a Devon farmyard. These four nostalgic stories are thought-provoking, touching and inspiring and will linger in your mind, long after you turn the final page.

Pippa loves staying with her Aunty Peggy. She loves going for walks, whether it's sunshiney or cold - long, wandering walks where her wellies take her. Follow Pippa into the beautiful countryside as her day unfolds, and the wildlife, animals and people she encounters are complemented by relevant poems from some of our greatest authors. Part poetry anthology, part child's scrapbook, this is a truly lavish project designed to instil a love of language in young children.