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Children’s Illustrated Books by Rachel Shirley

My children’s illustrated books brings storytelling, imagination and illustrations completed in oil. Each tale follows young adventurers as they explore space, the oceans or the magic hidden in mundane things, through imagery. These picture books are heavily illustrated in oils by hand, with text integrated into the artwork. Below is a catalogue of my four titles, each offering a colourful world for young readers.

All picture books are available in paperback and Kindle and from major retailers, including AMAZON, APPLE, KOBO, GOOGLE PLAY and BARNES & NOBLE.


Katie’s Magic Teapot Omnibus Edition Rachel Shirley

KATIE’S MAGIC TEAPOT OMNIBUS EDITION
This omnibus brings together Katie’s two magical adventures in her granny’s flying teapot. She first explores galaxies, planets and nebulae with her panda friends, then journeys beneath the waves to discover dolphins, reef fish and deep sea creatures. Rich oil painted illustrations and integrated text create a colourful, reading experience.

Katie’s Magic Teapot and the Cosmic Pandas Rachel Shirley

KATIE’S MAGIC TEAPOT AND THE COSMIC PANDAS
Katie discovers her granny’s teapot can fly, carrying her into space with a group of friendly pandas. Together they explore planets, stars and galaxies through imaginative storytelling and vibrant oil painted illustrations. This picture book introduces young readers to astronomy and links directly to the sequel, Katie and the Cosmic Pandas’ Deep Sea Voyage.

Katie and the Cosmic Pandas’ Deep Sea Voyage Rachel Shirley

KATIE AND THE COSMIC PANDAS’ DEEP SEA VOYAGE
Katie’s magical teapot takes her beneath the oceans, where she and her panda friends explore coral reefs, dolphins, penguins and luminous deep sea creatures. This picture book introduces young readers to ocean habitats through colourful oil painted illustrations. It follows the earlier space adventure, Katie’s Magic Teapot and the Cosmic Pandas.

Ben’s Little Big Adventure Rachel Shirley

BEN’S LITTLE BIG ADVENTURE
Ben wakes in the night craving a snack, only to find his bedroom transformed into an oversized world. Toys tower above him and furniture becomes a landscape to climb and navigate. Filled with vibrant oil painted illustrations, this playful picture book captures the excitement of seeing familiar objects from a new perspective.

Children's Books by Rachel ShirleyBuy my children’s books from AMAZON, APPLE, KOBO, GOOGLE PLAY and BARNES & NOBLE.

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