Laura Chamberlain

✏️ Children’s book designer, Bath based illustrator of little war cats, whales, lighthouses & more! Certified geese goose 🖌️

[Laura Chamberlain @Chalaurate]

Some recent(ish) work

[Laura Chamberlain @Chalaurate]

I should really log on here more! Thank you so much! 🐋 I’m a massive fan of maps so this was a joy 🗺️

[Mathew Tobin @Mat_at_Brookes]

Created in association with @NHM_London , @Chalaurate has created a beautiful story here. Inspired by the blue whale that lies in the museum, it celebrates the natural world and a child's ability to imagine. A really liked the map of Hope's route, Laura!

[Laura Chamberlain @Chalaurate]

Super late to this but how exciting!! 🐋

[School Library Association @uksla]

Our first TSL of 2023 is landing on doorsteps! Have you seen our Editor's Picks? 😍

With imaginative text and captivating illustrations, @Chalaurate's picture book following the journey of @NHM_London's #HopeTheWhale is a great addition to library shelves. 🐳
@MacmillanKidsUK

[Laura Chamberlain @Chalaurate]

@HillyCooke @lucyfarfort @AnnaMMcQuinn For me I see them as more sensitive stories (although they don’t have to be stories and loud books can be sensitive). They’re books you want to take your time with, more of an emotional or scaled down journey? And for me I think the goal is comfort/calm over big energy/laughs?

[Laura Chamberlain @Chalaurate]

And then potion, mask, tail and lantern for #peachtober . I guess I’ll add to these as the month goes on!

[Laura Chamberlain @Chalaurate]

Instagram is my go-to for posting my work but as we’re nearly two weeks into peachtober I’m going to share a few bits on here because I’ve been having so much fun

[Laura Chamberlain @Chalaurate]

cowboy, tiger, trees and boulder for #peachtober

[Laura Chamberlain @Chalaurate]

Just finished a very very rough 1st draft of a picturebook that's been in my head since uni. Hopefully, I won't put the 2nd draft off for another 5 years 🤞🤞🤞

[toppsta @toppsta]

"I really liked this book... Throughout the book there are lots of facts about lighthouses I learned a lot from reading this book. The picture are beautiful.
Reader, aged 7-8

Read more reviews: https://t.co/blwhVn85Lx

@KidsBloomsbury @Chalaurate #BooksLovedByKids

[Laura Chamberlain @Chalaurate]

@LaRossa Hi Brian, I’ve got some painterly non-fiction stuff (and Dolly Parton for good measure.) I would love to be considered! https://t.co/VsVyhVFacZ repped by @MeganACarroll

[toppsta @toppsta]

Win & review the new #picturebook about the fascinating world of a lighthouse keeper - A Lighthouse Story.

The charming narrative by Holly James with @Chalaurate’s beautiful illustrations, make this a book to treasure for 5+.

Enter here: https://t.co/blwhVn85Lx
@KidsBloomsbury

[Laura Chamberlain @Chalaurate]

Great choice Nik 😉

[Clare Mackintosh @claremackint0sh]

Next up was @CovertoCoverUK where I was delighted to hear there are lots of crime fiction fans in Mumbles. Fingers crossed they like #TheLastParty

Nik recommends this gorgeous picture book: #ALighthouseStory by Holly James and @Chalaurate

[Hiba Noor Khan @HibaNoorKhan1]

#worldbookday2022 my heart is with the little ones whose homes have gone up in flames, whose innocence is lost to war. #Syria to #Ukraine, #Congo to #Venezuela, Yemen to Somalia.#Thelittlewarcat is dedicated to them. Here’s to the power of humanity, hope & books.

[Macmillan Children's Books @MacmillanKidsUK]

Follow #hopethewhale on her epic journey across the oceans, inspired by the story of the real Hope – one of the @NHM_London's most loved exhibits. Beautifully illustrated by @chalaurate, this is a stunning picture book about one of our planet's most magnificent creatures.

[Hive.co.uk @hivestores]

The @hivestores #BestsellingBooks weekly #Top20 has been updated! 🎉

Congratulations to @sjmaas as House of Sky and Breath has gone straight to #No1! 🌟

Read on for the full list or click here: https://t.co/UpKzRBuFDx

[Laura Chamberlain @Chalaurate]

@AoifeGreenham Thanks Aoife 🧡🐋

[Laura Chamberlain @Chalaurate]

It’s publication day for Hope the Whale! Here she is splashing her way into the real world! Published with @MacmillanKidsUK 🐋🧡

[Laura Chamberlain @Chalaurate]

Thank you so much for your review! 🧡🐋

[Jill Bennett @JillBennett18]

A powerful story of a boy who watches #whales, one in particular #Hopethewhale illustrated by @Chalaurate inspired by a museum exhibit @NHM_London @MacmillanKidsUK is #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog 🐋🐳🐋🐳🐋https://t.co/gubAlDLxRY

[Macmillan Children's Books @MacmillanKidsUK]

Have you been to see Hope the Whale at @NHM_London?!

Follow Hope the blue whale's epic journey across the oceans, in this uplifting tale, inspired by the story of the real Hope the whale – one of @NHM_London's most loved exhibits. Beautifully illustrated by @Chalaurate

[Laura Chamberlain @Chalaurate]

Thank you so much for your review! 🐋

[PNorfolk_BookReviews @PNorfolk_BookRe]

Follow the amazing life journey of a blue whale called Hope in a beautiful picture book illustrated by @Chalaurate @NHM_London @loveswimming @MacmillanKidsUK https://t.co/bnzvw1zHWw