Lila Prap

Writer and illustrator, Hans Christian Andersen Award nominee, Lila Prap has developed a recognisable, humorous style featuring her signature pastel-on-paper drawings. She gained international recognition and popularity with her series of children's books Animal Alphabet, Animals International Dictionary, Animals Speak, Animals Lullabies, Dinosaurs, and Why?. Her works have been translated into over 30 languages and the Japan National Television (NHK) based an entire cartoon series and accompanying merchandising on the characters from her books.