David O'Connell

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For children's book work I'm represented by Jodie Hodges at United Agents: [email protected]

Beastie Bros

My latest book series! Dribble the snail and Dash the firefly solve mysteries and go on funny adventures! Chapter books for ages 6+, with comic-style illustrations on every page.

• Order book 3 at Bookshop.org

Books out in 2026

12/02/26 – Beastie Bros: The Curse of Captain Slugbeard
12/02/26 – Koalas in Capes: The Zombie Chickens
09/04/26 – Hercules vs the Minotaur
02/07/26 – Koalas in Capes: The Robot Spiders

Bookshop

I've written or illustrated over fifty books and you can buy them here. Each purchase benefits independent bookshops.

• Bookshop.org

Events & Signings 2026

17/02/26 – Comic Workshop at Steyning Bookshop
05/03/26 – School visit for World Book Week
06/03/26 – Scholastic Online event for World Book Week
26/04/26 – Cardiff Children's Literature Festival

Activity Library & Art Shop

A Ko-fi shop where you can download free activities for kids. I also occasionally sell prints and comics.

• Ko-fi

Social Media

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