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Paddy Donnelly is an Irish author & illustrator living in Belgium.

His books include Dodos Are Not Extinct, Hom, Here Be Dragonsand The Vanishing Lake. His work has achieved international acclaim as he was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2022 and shortlisted for The World Illustration Awards in 2018. Paddy’s first book as both author and illustrator, The Vanishing Lake, was awarded the gold medal in the picture book category of the IPPY Awards.

Paddy grew up on the beautiful north coast of Ireland, surrounded by mythical stories of giants, magical creatures and shape-shifting animals. All of this prompted his love for nature, animals, the sea and storytelling.

Paddy Donnelly is represented by Susan Penny — to work with Paddy please email Susan

'Paddy Donnelly brings life to Skunk's world with a rich and glossy palette'

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'Full-page illustrations have a dynamic, painterly quality'

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