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.
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
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 occasionally 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 2026
06/03/26 - Scholastic Online event for World Book Week
25/04/26 - Cardiff Children's Literature Festival
Social Media
I'm not much of a chatterer so I'm mostly on Instagram.
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