Francesca Chessa

Francesca Chessa

  • 2 stars across 15 books

Candy Gourlay grew up in the Philippines but now lives in England. Her first novel, Tall Story , has won many awards. She has a strong profile on social media and is a very popular visiting author at schools and book events. This is her first picture book. Candy Gourlay lives in North London.



Francesca Chessa has illustrated over 40 books with publishers all over the world, including Library Lily and Elliot's Arctic Surprise . She lives in Turin, Italy, where she runs art workshops for children and adults.

1st October 2015

Elliot's Arctic Surprise

A great picture story book with an environmental message, developed in conversation with Greenpeace UK. When one littl... MoreElliot's Arctic Surprise

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28th August 2014

Library Lilly

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28th August 2014

Holly's Red Boots

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28th August 2014

Love-a-Duck

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28th August 2014

Love-a-Duck

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1st January 2011

Love-A-Duck

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1st June 2012

Library Lily

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1st April 2008

Holly's Red Boots

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1st March 2010

Love-A-Duck

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    Elliot's Arctic Surprise

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