Lauren Tobia

Lauren Tobia

  • 5 stars across 1 book

Before becoming a children's author, Michelle Robinson wrote copy and devised websites for some of the world's biggest brands, including Coca-Cola, Guinness and Cadbury. She learned to write copy really quickly so she could spend time working on her funny stories instead. She has a very funny blog and Tweets regularly. Michelle lives in Somerset with her husband and two young children.

Lauren Tobia studied Illustration at the University of the West of England. Whilst there she was Highly Commended for the Macmillan Children's Book Prize. Lauren's first book was A Heart for Ruby by Franzeska G Ewart, quickly followed by the successful Anna Hibiscus series by Atunuke (Walker). Before becoming an illustrator, Lauren was an intensive care nurse. She lives with her husband in Bristol with two unruly rescue Jack Russells. She has two grown-up daughters, an allotment and a serious home baking habit. She is also a regular blogger and tweeter.

3rd June 2021

Oscar's Tower of Flowers

A wordless picture book for the very young – bursting with green! – which celebrates community, gardening and the power ... MoreOscar's Tower of Flowers

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  • Oscar's Tower of Flowers

    Oscar's Tower of Flowers

    This wordless picture book is an absolute delight to read. It’s so vibrant and has such a meaningful storyline that highlights the importance of commu...

  • Oscar's Tower of Flowers

    Oscar's Tower of Flowers

    I wasn't expecting this book to be wordless and as I was reading it at bedtime, I debated putting it back. However, my 5 year old loved it! He liked t...