Here are just some of the picture books I have worked on. I have illustrated for publishers plus I write too, I think around 18 of my own stories written and illustrated, some as yet unpublished.
Tyranno-ROAR-us Rex (publishing in 2026 by Tiny Tree Books)
Written and illustrated by Emma Graham. Introducing Rex. He is rather grumpy and rather loud, wouldn’t you be if you had an itch on your bum that you just couldn’t reach to scratch? He just stomps around getting grumpier and upsetting all the other dinosaurs, who will save the day and help poor Rex? You’ll have to grab a copy to find out. Published in July by Tiny Tree Children’s Books. This was longlisted in the Searchlight picture book awards 2023.
The Owl who wanted to sing (published by Tiny Tree Books)
Written and illustrated by Emma Graham – The story of Olly wanting to be a different kind of owl, to sing with the other birds in the day, the rejections he gets from some of the birds and his final triumph. This story and illustrations was a finalist in the Stratford Literary Festival’s Stratford-Salariya Prize for picture books 2017. This was longlisted in the Searchlight picture book awards 2023.
Sammy the Sea Squirt (published by Suffolk Mind)
Written by Ezra Hewing, illustrated by Emma Graham, published by Suffolk Mind in partnership with Suffolk County Council. The book has been produced to give away to all reception children in Suffolk UK, but is also available to purchase here – Sammy the Sea Squirt book – Suffolk Mind Sammy won the ‘Best Idea’ category in the East Suffolk Awards 2023
Everybody Counts (published by The Little Fig)
Written by Matt Forrest Esenwine, illustrated by Emma Graham, for The Little Fig LLC, published Jan 2023. This book is a delight of languages and cultures. Step inside to learn how to count to 10 in 12 different languages and see what food they eat too!
“Emma went above and beyond when it came to illustrating my picture book EVERYBODY COUNTS! (The Little Fig, LLC, 2023). Rather than simply showing the characters as they appear, Emma spent a great deal of time researching their ethnicities and countries and included lots of visual references to make the illustrations equal parts art and information. We couldn’t have asked for better, more complete illustrations!” Matt Forrest Esenwine author
Senor Saguaro (published by The Little Fig)
Written by Lisa Rose, illustrated by Emma Graham, for The Little Fig LLC, published Jan 2023. Senor Saguaro is king of the desert and he thinks he deserves respect, but there are creatures that love his flowers, places to nest and the fruit he produces. Senor thinks they are taking liberties but each and every one of them are a benefit to his existence.
My book was almost finished when my illustrator had to stop due to Covid. I was heartbroken, I didn’t think my book would ever be published. Fortunately, my publisher found Emma. Her illustrations were so much more alive than the first illustrator. She gives nature a personality and makes the reader feel they are part of the page. I am grateful that Emma became my illustrator, and I can’t wait to work with her again!
Lisa Rose Author
Flamingo Show (Acquired by Tiny Tree Books)
Written and illustrated by Emma Graham. When the Panda arrives at the zoo and becomes the star attraction, the Flamingos up their game to be the most beautiful, who wants black and white when you can have COLOUR!
Flowery Towers Bug Hotel (unpublished)
Longlisted in the D’Pictus picture book competition 2026, this story is Fawlty Towers meet holiday brocure for bugs. Meet just some of the bugs that may be living in your garden, see where they might live and learn how to build your own ‘Bug Hotel’ to encorage the biodiversity in your garden.
Good Night, Sleep tight (unpublished)
A gentle rhyming bedtime story, exploring how some of the creatures on our beuatiful planet sleep. Longlisted for the Key Colours picture book competition 2025.
