Emma Dodd facts for kids

Emma Dodd, born in 1969, is a talented English author and illustrator. She is famous for creating many wonderful children's books. Her books are published by well-known companies like Orchard Books, Templar Publishing, Penguin Books, Macmillan Publishers, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Scholastic Corporation, and Nosy Crow.

Who is Emma Dodd?

Emma Dodd was born in 1969 in Guildford, a town in Surrey, England. Her parents, Robert Dodd and Fay Hillier, were both designers. This likely sparked her interest in art and creativity from a young age.

Emma's Education and Early Career

Emma went to Tormead School. After that, she studied art and design at Kingston Polytechnic. She then attended Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. In 1992, she graduated with degrees in graphic design and illustration.

Early in her career, Emma worked in advertising and for magazines. She created designs for big companies like Volvo and BMW. She also worked with design studios like Pentagram and famous places like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Her work appeared in newspapers such as The Guardian and The Observer.

Becoming a Children's Book Creator

While working in advertising, Emma also started illustrating children's books. Over time, creating picture books became her main focus. Today, she spends most of her time writing and illustrating stories for young readers.

Emma Dodd has illustrated the popular Amazing Baby series. This series won awards for its beautiful artwork. Her book I Love My Mummy, written by Giles Andreae, won an award in 2010. In 2011, her book I Love Bugs was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. This is a very important award for children's book illustrators.

Emma's Life Today

Emma Dodd lives in Surrey, England, with her husband and two children. They also have a dog named Buzz. When she's not creating books, Emma enjoys surfing with her kids. She also likes being on time, wearing red lipstick, and playing the game Scrabble.

Awards and Recognition

Emma Dodd's books have received special recognition:

• 2010: I Love My Mummy (published by Orchard Books, written by Giles Andreae) won a Booktrust Early Years Award.
• 2013: Cinderelephant (published by Templar Publishing) was named Peter's Picture Book of the Year.