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New Book
Not in the Mood

out now!

Hedgehog didn't want to play outside, he didn't want to play dress-up, he didn't want to go sky-diving, he even didn't want his favourite noodles.

He was simply, Not in the Mood.

A heart-warming tale of a hedgehog who wakes up feeling sad and doesn't know why. But with patience and understanding, his friends help him understand that it's okay to have tough days. Through love and friendship, they show him that feelings, like the weather, can change.

This touching picture book beautifully explores emotions and the power of friendship for young readers.

Children's book cover for Not in the Mood by Joseph Namara Hollis

Pierre's New Hair
'It felt like something you haven’t seen before…
...Genuine, fresh, and cool!'

- Martin Salisbury

PIERRE'S NEW HAIR

NOW AVAILABLE IN ALL GOOD BOOKSHOPS

WINNER of the Klaus Flugge Prize 2022 for the most promising and exciting newcomer to children's picture book illustration.

A joyful and colourful picture book about a quiff loving bear who discovers that looks aren’t everything.
 

"Pierre’s New Hair... is original and a joy to look at. While very funny, it also slips in a message about valuing what’s really important – friends, joy, & art."
Julia Eccleshare 

"Pierre’s New Hair is like a breath of fresh air. It made me laugh out loud. What impressed me was the way that Joseph was able to conjure up a whole world for his characters to inhabit. It was our winner because we loved how every aspect of the book fitted together perfectly to make this a quirky fun book to read."

- Emily Gravett

Speaking

Available for workshops, lectures, interactive lectures, school visits and all sorts.
Drawing from his picture book making practice, Joseph covers a range of topics about the creative process, speaking at Cambridge School of Art, Bologna Children's Book Fair, the Asian Festival of Children's Content and Nottingham Trent University.  

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CHILDREN'S PICTUREBOOKS

CLIENT:
LAWRENCE KING PUBLISHING

Introduction Illustrations
The Art of Visual Storytelling 2nd edition By Martin Salisbury & Morag Styles