Carolina Rabei

  • 5 stars across 23 books
Carolina Rabei has loved drawing since she was very small. She studied Fine Art, attaining a BA in Graphic Design in Moldova and then Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. Carolina's stunning first picture book illustrating Walter de la Mare's poem, Snow, was published to much critical acclaim and nominated for the esteemed Kate Greenaway Medal. Carolina went on to complete the Walter de la Mare series by creating three more gorgeous picture books: The Ride-by-Nights, Summer Evening and Silver. She also authored and illustrated Crunch! which was shortlisted for the Read It Again competition and has been translated into five languages.
1st October 2020

Who Makes a Forest?

Who makes a forest? A wizard, a giant, an emperor? Come on a walk with Grandpa to discover how a forest is made, and se... MoreWho Makes a Forest?

(13 reviews) Review
1st June 2023

Who Makes an Ocean?

Discover how an ocean is made - and how life developed on Earth - in this stunning picture book by Waterstones award-win... MoreWho Makes an Ocean?

(13 reviews) Review
3rd February 2022

Mummy's Special Day

Mummy makes every day special, so it's about time she had her own perfect day full of all her favourite things. Mummy ma... MoreMummy's Special Day

(10 reviews) Review
9th November 2023

Moon Child

In the darkness, while you sleep,across night skies, Moon Child creeps around the galaxy of dreams,collecting magic wis... MoreMoon Child

(8 reviews) Review
16th October 2014

Snow

'No breath of wind, No gleam of sun Still the white snow Whirls softly down'As the day draws to a close, a family prepar... MoreSnow

(5 reviews) Review
2nd May 2013

Silver

Perfect for fans of Michael Grant and Charlie Higson, this thrilling novel about a mysterious virus spreading thro... MoreSilver

(3 reviews) Review
3rd September 2015

The Ride-by-Nights

Up on their brooms the Witches stream, Crooked and black in the crescent's gleam It's Halloween and a family is prepar... MoreThe Ride-by-Nights

(2 reviews) Review
10th October 2024

National Trust: A Story of the Seasons: Discover nature through the year

Discover the secrets of the changing seasons in this enchanting and fact-filled guide to nature. Follow wildlife season ... MoreNational Trust: A Story of the Seasons: Discover nature through the year

(2 reviews) Review
14th August 2025

War Dog

  A beautifully captivating look at one dog's bravery during the war Judy is a dog who lives on a sh... MoreWar Dog

(2 reviews) Review
12th September 2019

Binky's Time to Fly

When Binky turns from caterpillar to butterfly, it's a disaster! His wings won't work and poor Binky can't fly. Luckily,... MoreBinky's Time to Fly

(1 review) Review
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