Lauren Tobia

Lauren Tobia

  • 5 stars across 24 books

Before becoming a children's author, Michelle Robinson wrote copy and devised websites for some of the world's biggest brands, including Coca-Cola, Guinness and Cadbury. She learned to write copy really quickly so she could spend time working on her funny stories instead. She has a very funny blog and Tweets regularly. Michelle lives in Somerset with her husband and two young children.

Lauren Tobia studied Illustration at the University of the West of England. Whilst there she was Highly Commended for the Macmillan Children's Book Prize. Lauren's first book was A Heart for Ruby by Franzeska G Ewart, quickly followed by the successful Anna Hibiscus series by Atunuke (Walker). Before becoming an illustrator, Lauren was an intensive care nurse. She lives with her husband in Bristol with two unruly rescue Jack Russells. She has two grown-up daughters, an allotment and a serious home baking habit. She is also a regular blogger and tweeter.

5th June 2014

Splash, Anna Hibiscus!

Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa, amazing Africa - and today she is going o the beach with her family. All she wants to do ... MoreSplash, Anna Hibiscus!

(4 reviews) Review
2nd August 2012

Anna Hibiscus' Song

A beautiful, vibrant story, with rich colours and words that sing right off the page.This is the first picture book feat... MoreAnna Hibiscus' Song

(4 reviews) Review
4th July 2019

Let's Go to the Seaside!

Bare toes scrunch in crunchy sand, children run and play. Look, it's Bee and Billy... They're on the beach today!Join fr... MoreLet's Go to the Seaside!

(4 reviews) Review
7th March 2013

How to Find a Fruit Bat

Are apples not your thing? Not bonkers about bananas? Not great with grapes? What you need is a fruit bat. Get one o... MoreHow to Find a Fruit Bat

(2 reviews) Review
1st October 2007

Anna Hibiscus

A collection of four linked stories of family life set in modern west Africa.Anna Hibiscus lives in amazing Africa with ... MoreAnna Hibiscus

(2 reviews) Review
25th August 2015

Happy in Our Skin

(2 reviews) Review
3rd November 2016

Are You Sure, Mother Bear?

Will everything I love still be there when I wake? Mother Bear's absolute reassurance - and an unexpected outing - enabl... MoreAre You Sure, Mother Bear?

(2 reviews) Review
4th July 2019

Let's Go Swimming!

Bee pulls her shoes and socks off, Billy builds a heap of clothes. They wriggle into SWIMSUITS… Ready? Steady? GO! Join ... MoreLet's Go Swimming!

(2 reviews) Review
3rd June 2021

Oscar's Tower of Flowers

A wordless picture book for the very young – bursting with green! – which celebrates community, gardening and the power ... MoreOscar's Tower of Flowers

(2 reviews) Review
2nd April 2015

Love from Anna Hibiscus

The seventh title in this brilliant series about Anna Hibiscus, who lives in Africa with her large extended family, by a... MoreLove from Anna Hibiscus

(1 review) Review
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  • Oscar's Tower of Flowers

    Oscar's Tower of Flowers

    This wordless picture book is an absolute delight to read. It’s so vibrant and has such a meaningful storyline that highlights the importance of commu...

  • Babies Don't Walk They Ride

    Babies Don't Walk They Ride

    by Fwb

    Nice simple story for little children to enjoy. Very colourful with nice artwork. The story is about how babies spend their days and get around with t...

  • Are You Sure, Mother Bear?

    Are You Sure, Mother Bear?

    by Amaka12

    A colourful book about winter, hibernation and bears. Little bear does not want to go to sleep so enjoys some more time outside in the snow one last t...