Melissa Castrillon

  • 5 stars across 20 books
Melissa Castrillon studied at the Cambridge School of Art where she earned a first class honors degree in illustration and a master's degree in children's book illustration. She is the illustrator of  If I Had a Little Dream   by Nina Laden. She is also the author-illustrator of  The Balcony  , which received the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal. Her book  Dear Little One  , by Nina Laden, was a  School Library Journal   best picture book of the year. Her books have been published all over the world. She lives in Cambridge, England, with her husband.
26th October 2023

The Snow Girl

"Frozen meets Narnia in an enchanting children's novel." The Telegraph"The Snow Girl is spectacular. A truly special boo... MoreThe Snow Girl

(27 reviews) Review
5th March 2015

The Subtle Knife

NOW A MAJOR, CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED BBC/HBO TV SERIES"What is he? A friend, or an enemy?" "He is a murderer." ... MoreThe Subtle Knife

(18 reviews) Review
5th March 2015

The Amber Spyglass

The third volume in Philip Pullman's incredible HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy. First published in 2000, and acclaimed... MoreThe Amber Spyglass

(11 reviews) Review
5th March 2026

The Green Kingdom: New York Times Bestseller

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 2025***“Enchanting, joyful, full of light and warmth, and glittering with real-world magic.” –... MoreThe Green Kingdom: New York Times Bestseller

(7 reviews) Review
1st April 2021

Nano: The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small

WINNER OF THE ENGLISH 4-11 PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION"We need more beautifully illustrated and involving non-fiction like thi... MoreNano: The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small

(6 reviews) Review
2nd May 2019

Mighty Min

Deep in the garden, one very tiny girl is about to go on a huge adventure. Step inside Min's magical miniature wor... MoreMighty Min

(5 reviews) Review
4th March 2021

Can You Keep a Secret?

  If you met a dragon, could you keep it secret? One day in the forest, Winnie discovers the last dragon ... MoreCan You Keep a Secret?

(4 reviews) Review
4th November 2021

How Beautiful

“[Castrillón’s] wild drawings carry a decorative impulse to unexpected heights.”—New York TimesA stunningly illustrated ... MoreHow Beautiful

(4 reviews) Review
3rd October 2019

The Balcony

“Castrillón offers riotous sprouting life through soft forms, stylized shapes, and bright colors.” —Publishers Weekly “... MoreThe Balcony

(2 reviews) Review
17th October 2019

His Dark Materials: Northern Lights (Gift Edition)

The first volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically ... MoreHis Dark Materials: Northern Lights (Gift Edition)

(1 review) Review
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