Picturebook Artist | Joseph Namara Hollis Illustration

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.

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

Not in the Mood Children's book illustration by joseph namara hollis animal characters flying through the sky with aeroplanes and parachutes

Childrens book illustration closeup from Not in the Mood by Joseph Namara Hollis animal characters self help

musical animal characters play on the turntables and breakdance in joseph hollis' latest children's book

friends let go and relax on the rooftop staring at the night's sky in joseph hollis' latest children's book, Not in the Mood

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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

Pierre's New Hair children's picture book title page illustrated and authored by Joseph Namara Hollis for Tate Publishing

Illustrations from children's picture book Pierre's New Hair illustrated and authored by Joseph Namara Hollis for Tate Publishing

Gratitude page illustration from Pierre's New Hair children's book by joseph Namara Hollis for Tate Publishing

Pierre's New Hair roller disco squad ready for childrens book kidlit action illustrated by author Joseph Namara Hollis for Tate Publishing

Children's book cover Pierre's New Hair Illustrated and authored by Cambridge School of Art MA Children's Book Illustration Graduate Joseph Namara Hollis for Tate Publishing

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.