Katy Halford

  • 5 stars across 34 books
I was born in a small village in Leicestershire on a snowy winters morning in the year of '85. Ever since I have known, I have always loved to draw. I was told that from a young age, I used to always put eyelashes on the characters I drew. This became one of my distinct quirks and has stuck with me ever since! As a child, I used to create paper houses and shops and I would play for hours in these imaginary worlds, creating little stories and acting them out. I would say this is where my love for illustration started, and from then I continued to study the 'arts' at school and went on to graduate at Loughborough University with a degree in Illustration. I work from home, in a lovely house with a beautiful spacious garden. The garden is full of greenery and flowers and the birds are always singing. We have two bunny rabbits named Hubert and Esme, they are quite some characters! I am fascinated with people and animals and turning them into characters... I love to add patterns and details to clothing, add fun hairstyles, hats, glasses and lots of other accessories! Everything always starts off as a sketch and then I scan in the sketches and painted textures and work in Photoshop to add colour to my illustrations.
8th June 2018

Mariella, Queen of the Skies

Super-smart inventor Mariella doesn’t have time for sleep in this funny and life-affirming gem from award-winning belove... MoreMariella, Queen of the Skies

(10 reviews) Review
3rd September 2020

Noodle the Doodle

The first in a delightful series following the mischievous canine antics of a classroom pet, from World of ... MoreNoodle the Doodle

(10 reviews) Review
20th July 2023

Pixies vs Fairies: Book 1

I'm sure you've heard of fairies. You've probably heard of pixies too. But maybe you thought they only existed in storie... MorePixies vs Fairies: Book 1

(8 reviews) Review
6th September 2018

Unicorn and the Rainbow Poop

It's the unicorn book you never knew you needed ... until now! A story about friendship, acceptance and ra... MoreUnicorn and the Rainbow Poop

(7 reviews) Review
13th April 2023

There's No Such Thing as Dragons (PB)

Can YOU find the dragons in this super-fun and fiery picture book? When a little boy is told there's no suc... MoreThere's No Such Thing as Dragons (PB)

(4 reviews) Review
1st August 2019

Naughty Narwhal (PB)

  From the creators of Unicorn and the Rainbow Poop comes Naughty Narwhal - the cutest (and naughtiest) ... MoreNaughty Narwhal (PB)

(3 reviews) Review
7th October 2021

There's No Such Thing as Elves (PB)

Ho, ho ho! Can YOU find the elves in this festively fun Christmas picture book? When a little boy is told t... MoreThere's No Such Thing as Elves (PB)

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