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Melissa Castrillon

5 stars across 4 books

Melissa Castrillon studied at the Cambridge School of Art where she earned a first class honors degree in illustration and a master's degree in children's book illustration. She is the illustrator of If I Had a Little Dream by Nina Laden. She is also the author-illustrator of The Balcony , which received the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal. Her book Dear Little One , by Nina Laden, was a School Library Journal best picture book of the year. Her books have been published all over the world. She lives in Cambridge, England, with her husband.

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Mighty Min

2nd May 2019

Mighty Min

Deep in the garden, one very tiny girl is about to go on a huge adventure. Step inside Min's magical miniature wor... MoreMighty Min

(5 reviews) Review

Can You Keep a Secret?

4th March 2021

Can You Keep a Secret?

If you met a dragon, could you keep it secret? One day in the forest, Winnie discovers the last dragon ... MoreCan You Keep a Secret?

(4 reviews) Review

The Balcony

3rd October 2019

The Balcony

“Castrillón offers riotous sprouting life through soft forms, stylized shapes, and bright colors.” —Publishers Weekly “... MoreThe Balcony

(2 reviews) Review

Can You Keep a Secret? HB

4th March 2021

Can You Keep a Secret? HB

If you met a dragon, could you keep it secret? One day in the forest, Winnie discovers the last dragon in the ... MoreCan You Keep a Secret? HB

(1 review) Review

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Can You Keep a Secret? HB

4th March 2021

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Recent Reviews

Mighty Min

by Parent_to_piglet

Since we borrowed this book from the library my daughter enjoys saying "I'm mighty like Min!" Min helps "tame" a cat who is causing chaos in the garde...
Can You Keep a Secret?

by Wormmcd42

This book was beautifully illustrated, with swirling pictures that seems quite magical. We liked the idea of the stormy noises that they heard at nigh...
Can You Keep a Secret?

by MrsD271015

A beautiful story about magical creatures and friendship.

The illustrations in the book are beautiful and the use of colour is bold and spreads th...