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Are Children’s Books Still Important?

Posted on April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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Are Children’s Books Important?

Using Children’s Books to Boost Imagination

Posted on April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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Boosting imagination with reading.

The Isabella Series Is Released!

Posted on March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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Buy the “Isabella” series on Amazon now!

Hooray, hooray, it’s World Book Day!

Posted on March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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Happydesigner celebrates World Book Day!

10 Top Tips For Starting Your Children’s Book

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

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10 Top Tips For Starting Your Children’s Book

Benjamin the Lion

Posted on November 20, 2018November 20, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

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Benjamin Not all children are born the same, and author Darren Collings aims to highlight the positives that come from life with children of different abilities. “Benjamin”, Darren’s first story, is born with a visual impairment, but quickly learns how to make sure his family always know what he’s up to! Benjamin’s family are Mama…

Autumn Reading From Happydesigner

Posted on November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

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Autumn Reading From Happydesigner

“Just Like Charlie” Is Out Now To Buy!

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

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“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

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“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!

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“Got home tonight and the books had arrived. Absolutely love them. My girlfriend loves your illustrations.” - Andrew Jeffery: 'Wolfboy 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
"I am absolutely THRILLED TO BITS with your illustrations! THEY ARE MAGNIFICENT!”
- Susanna Jennicrai, Book Author
"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
"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'
"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
"Sarah is quality. Not just her design but she is a pleasure to work with."
- Bob Harper, Portfolio Marketing
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- Helen Chuah, Giggling Baby Products
"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
"Yes!!!! Wow…Love it!!! ..thanks so much, I absolutely the character design you have done for us!!! xx” - Lisa Dell, Cornish Firewood
"The logos are absolutely fantastic, they are spot on brief and are even better than we imagined!”- Paolo Pini, Step Up To Languages
"Sarah provided us with an extremely friendly courteous and efficient service and injected an energy into the project, that only Sarah could" Discovery Leisure
“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
"Our brand wouldn't be the same without her on-going input. Just fab xx”
- Justine Rogers, Dainty Dizzy
"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 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
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"These posters and flyers are perfect”
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