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JEN SKETCHES
Jennifer Davison is a renowned illustrator who has illustrated over fifty picture books that have been translated into eighteen different languages for publishers across the globe. She spends most of her time illustrating faith-based books and stories from the Bible, including the ‘Very Best Bible Stories’ series
and ‘God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook’.
SKYESPRINGER Skye's Waggy Tales
"Skye was a pup we bred, her mum was, Jazz. The inspiration grew with her. She made me laugh. I knew the dogs were communicating with each other - I just couldn't hear them - so I gave them voices.
Skye made me laugh; that's what inspired the first story Skye and the Swallows." Hilary Bailey, author
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"I live in Islandmagee with its beautiful coastline and home of The Gobbins cliff path walk as my playground. Would you like to share in my adventures and stories? Then welcome to my world in pictures and prose!" Skye
HEMLOCK HOLLOW
Rebekah Bailey
My creative product is children's picture books. My current book is called Ralphie's Day of Dress Up, which I both wrote and illustrated. The story is inspired by my pet hedgehog, Ralphie and follows Ralphie as he explores his treasure chest full of costumes, each of which takes him on a different adventure. The book is designed to be playful, warm, and visually engaging for young readers and families. As an independently published book created here in Northern Ireland, it is something I am proud to share with local communities.