Nicola Cottingham

“Just Like Charlie” Is Out Now To Buy!

Posted on July 18, 2018July 18, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ drawing/ Graphic Design/ illustrations

“Just Like Charlie” is on sale now!

“Gillie Can Share” Reviewed by Red City Review

Posted on July 2, 2018July 2, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ drawing/ Graphic Design/ illustrations/ Latest News

“Gillie Can Share” Receives a Red City Review!

Gillie Can Series Wins Dragonfly Award

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

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Gillie Can Series Wins Dragonfly Award!

Strong and Mighty Max Update

Posted on June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ drawing/ Latest News

Strong and Mighty Max has had an update!

Using Animals in Children’s Stories

Posted on May 22, 2018May 22, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

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How do animals enrich children’s learning through stories?

Recent Additions to the Happydesigner Clan!

Posted on May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

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Two new releases from the Happydesigner camp!

Easter Fun!

Posted on March 30, 2018March 30, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

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Whatever you’re doing this Easter, make sure to check out our fave Springtime activities!

Write YOUR Story!

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

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Write your own story on “National Write Your Story Day”!

Gillie Can Share Launch

Posted on February 28, 2018February 28, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

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Meet Gillie! She’s a little rabbit with big ideas, and she loves to share! Find out all about her here, and buy her book.

Extra! Read All About It!

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

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Extra! is the book of a little boy whose parents needed a little extra to make him happen!

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"Our brand wouldn't be the same without her on-going input. Just fab xx”
- Justine Rogers, Dainty Dizzy
"Yes!!!! Wow…Love it!!! ..thanks so much, I absolutely the character design you have done for us!!! xx” - Lisa Dell, Cornish Firewood
"She has a keen eye for the quirky detail, she is punctual and a joy to work with. I simply cannot praise her enough.” - Clickety Books
"Thank you so much Sarah! What a fantastic set of illustrations for the first in our series of children’s books. We can’t wait to work with you on the second book!" Jane Archer-Wilms & Marlies Veenhof
"Sarah is quality. Not just her design but she is a pleasure to work with."
- Bob Harper, Portfolio Marketing
“Sarah is an extremely talented designer and illustrator. She has that rare gift of being able to find something in your business or character that you never knew existed" - Craig Green
"Sarah provided us with an extremely friendly courteous and efficient service and injected an energy into the project, that only Sarah could" Discovery Leisure
“Got home tonight and the books had arrived. Absolutely love them. My girlfriend loves your illustrations.” - Andrew Jeffery: 'Wolfboy Book'
"The logos are absolutely fantastic, they are spot on brief and are even better than we imagined!”- Paolo Pini, Step Up To Languages
“I was so nervous ringing you as i've never done anything like this before, but you were so friendly and put me completely at ease.” - Donna Purvis
"I hope my recommendation will persuade you to use Sarah! I cannot fault her, for her professionalism, enthusiasm and talent." - Michelle Hawkins, Director: The Flying DoDo
"Sarah understood what I was looking for and produced a fantastic logo for me. She is very approachable and friendly – I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her” - Katie Jarvis, Fancy Prints
"i really like ur books my mommy reads them 2 me all the time ur really good at drawling and i want 2 be like u when i grow up :-)" Natassia Flegal (hd fan)
"I am absolutely THRILLED TO BITS with your illustrations! THEY ARE MAGNIFICENT!”
- Susanna Jennicrai, Book Author
"These posters and flyers are perfect”
- Julia G, Manager at the Truro branch of Pets at Home
“Sarah is professional, friendly and very knowledgeable, she delivered 100% with a new logo that was spot on! We can't recommend her enough!” - Lucy @ Get Active
“Logos received with a BIG thanks, Basically I love them all”
- Helen Chuah, Giggling Baby Products
"WOW! Love it! I'm so happy with what you've produced- and with so little input from me. FANTASTIC!!! THANK YOU” - Darren Pascoe: 'Red Rabbit Book'
"It won’t be a struggle working with Sarah, it’ll be a pleasure. Can’t recommend enough”
- Richard Quick
"You do have a very positive feel about everything you do. I do wish you continued success in all your work. All the best, Simon" - Simon James, Famous Children’s Book Illustrator