Emma Yarlett

Emma Yarlett graduated from University College Falmouth in 2011. She is the creator of Nibbles the Book Monster, Orion and the Dark and Sidney, Stella and the Moon . She has also created animation artwork for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. She is the winner of the English Association Picture Book Prize. Emma lives in Cornwall.

What kinds of books does Emma Yarlett write and illustrate?

She creates illustrated children's picture books and board books, often featuring playful, visual storytelling and interactive elements. She is both author and illustrator of series and standalones such as the Nibbles books and Orion and the Dark.

What age group are her books aimed at?

Her work is aimed at babies, toddlers and young children, roughly newborn to early primary age. She publishes board books for very young children and picture books for preschool and early readers.

Where should I start with her books?

Start with Nibbles the Book Monster if you want the popular Nibbles character, or Orion and the Dark if you prefer a single picture-book story that has received wide attention. Choose board-book titles for babies and simple picture books for preschoolers.

Do the Nibbles books need to be read in order?

No. The Nibbles books form a loose series around the same character, but most titles are standalone and can be enjoyed in any order.

Has Emma Yarlett received any awards or notable adaptations?

She is a winner of the English Association Picture Book Prize. Her book Orion and the Dark has been adapted as a DreamWorks film, now available on Netflix, and she has produced animation artwork for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.