Lauren Beard facts for kids

Lauren Beard is a talented British artist who creates amazing pictures for children's books! She is most famous for her illustrations in 'The Fairytale Hairdresser' series, which was written by Abie Longstaff and published by Penguin Random House. Lauren grew up in Manchester, England, and she finished her studies at Loughborough University in 2006.

Lauren Beard, a children's book illustrator

What Does an Illustrator Do?

An illustrator is like a visual storyteller! They draw the pictures that go along with the words in a book. Lauren Beard uses her artistic skills to bring characters and scenes to life, helping young readers imagine the stories even better. Her drawings make the books fun and exciting to read.

The Fairytale Hairdresser Series

Lauren Beard's most well-known work is the 'The Fairytale Hairdresser' series. These books are super popular because they mix classic fairytale characters with fun, new adventures. Imagine Cinderella needing a new hairstyle or Rapunzel getting a fresh look! Lauren's illustrations make these stories sparkle.

• The Fairytale Hairdresser and Rapunzel (2011)
• The Fairytale Hairdresser and Cinderella (2012)
• The Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty (2013)
• The Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow White (2014)
• The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Little Mermaid (2015)
• The Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the Beast (2016)

Other Fun Books She Illustrated

Besides the fairytale series, Lauren Beard has illustrated many other wonderful books for children. She often works with author Abie Longstaff, creating magical worlds together.

Picture Books

Lauren has illustrated several engaging picture books, perfect for younger readers. These books often have big, colorful pictures that tell a lot of the story.

• The Mummy Shop (2013)
• Just the Job for Dad (2014)
• Princess Milly's Mixed Up Magic - The Birthday Surprise

Chapter Books

For kids who love longer stories, Lauren has also illustrated exciting chapter books. These books have more words and fewer pictures than picture books, but Lauren's illustrations still help readers imagine the characters and their adventures.

• The Magic Potions Shop: The Young Apprentice (2015)
• The Magic Potions Shop: The River Horse (2015)
• The Magic Potions Shop: The Blizzard Bear (2016)
• The Magic Potions Shop: The Lightning Pup (2016)

Lauren Beard continues to bring joy to children through her beautiful and imaginative artwork in books.