David O'Connell
Children's book writer and illustrator
Beastie Bros
My latest book series! Dribble the snail and Dash the firefly solve mysteries and go on funny adventures! Chapter books for ages 5+, with comic-style illustrations on every page.
Other books out soon
27/02/25 - Dragon Towers: Sports Day
10/04/25 - Hercules: Hero to Zero?
14/08/25 - Beastie Bros: Dungeons & Dragonflies
xx/02/26 - Beastie Bros 3
12/02/26 - Koalas in Capes: The Zombie Chickens
Bookshop
I've written or illustrated over fifty books and you can buy them here. Each purchase benefits independent bookshops.
Activity Library & Art Shop
A Ko-fi shop where you can download free activities for kids. I also sell prints and comics.
Picture Book-making Course
Learn how to bring new worlds to life on the page as you create stories and characters that capture the imaginations and hearts of young readers. With me and Sarah McIntyre, courtesy of Curtis Brown Creative.
Events & Signings 2025
15/02 - Book Nook Hove : workshop
19/02 - Pickled Pepper Books: workshop
20/02 - Chicken & Frog Bookshop: workshop
03/03 - Scholastic Online event for World Book Week
16/09 - Scholastic Online event
15/10 - Cheltenham Book Festival: workshop
16/10 - Cheltenham Book Festival: stage event
Social Media
I'm not much of a talker so I'm mostly on Instagram.
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