Nicola O'Byrne

  • 5 stars across 11 books
When Nicola was 5 years old her parents banned Saturday morning television, and she has been drawing ever since. Born in Swaziland, Nicola grew up in Singapore and has lived in Papua New Guinea, Kenya, Edinburgh, London and Cambridge. She now lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Sjoerd, and their invisible dog, Chewbacca. Nicola has a Bachelor's degree in Illustration from Edinburgh College of Art and an MA (Printmaking) from Camberwell College of Art. In her spare time she enjoys weightlifting and baking.
14th January 2016

The Last Book Before Bedtime

Favourite fairy tales are turned upside down in this laugh-out-loud bedtime story, where everyone wants to be the hero.E... MoreThe Last Book Before Bedtime

(23 reviews) Review
7th September 2017

What's Next Door?

Bursting with imagination, this sequel to the award-winning Open Very Carefully, is full of interactive fun.Carter, our ... MoreWhat's Next Door?

(12 reviews) Review
2nd April 2020

Bad Cat!

It's not easy saying sorry, and this hilarious picture book about manners proves just how hard it can be. Fluffykins is ... MoreBad Cat!

(12 reviews) Review
13th March 2025

The Rabbit, the Cloud and the Rainy Day

Rainy days are lots of fun when you have a friend to show you how to play fair - a story for toddlers about empathy and ... MoreThe Rabbit, the Cloud and the Rainy Day

(9 reviews) Review
6th September 2018

The Rabbit, the Dark and the Biscuit Tin

If bedtime is a battle, then this hilarious, inventive picture book from international bestseller, Nicola O'Byrne, is ex... MoreThe Rabbit, the Dark and the Biscuit Tin

(7 reviews) Review
14th July 2016

The Great Dragon Bake Off

At the Ferocious Dragon Academy, dragons-in-training learn the arts of bone crunching and teeth sharpening. But there is... MoreThe Great Dragon Bake Off

(6 reviews) Review
5th March 2015

Use Your Imagination

Imagination knows no limits in this fairy tale with a twist by award-winning picture book creator, Nicola O'Byrne. Rabbi... MoreUse Your Imagination

(2 reviews) Review
2nd May 2019

Where's Home, Daddy Bear?

Everything is about to change ... Bear is moving home.Bear and Dad are moving. But as they leave their old home behind a... MoreWhere's Home, Daddy Bear?

(1 review) Review
11th March 2027

The Rabbit, the Flowers and the Big, Big Wall

Join Rabbit and Duck in the garden for a fun and timely environmental story about the importance of diversity - with a ... MoreThe Rabbit, the Flowers and the Big, Big Wall

(0 reviews) Review
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