Paul Geraghty

, who would later go on to collaborate with him on three picture books. Since 1986 he has lived in [London [, UK.

Geraghty’s picture books typically centre on wildlife/environmental themes, either treated in a highly realistic manner, rich in detail, or irreverently stylised, usually illustrated in watercolour. Translated into over 20 languages internationally, his work has won various awards, including the Children's Book Award for Solo in 1996.

A frequent lecturer and live illustrator on the literary circuit, he is renowned for his inspirational, if eccentric style with audiences of all ages.

He is a musician, linguist, photographer and extensive traveller.

Works

Picture books

:"(Illustrated in watercolour, unless otherwise stated)"

* The Giraffe who Got in a Knot "(Written by John Bush)" (1987)
* The Cross-with-us Rhinoceros "(Written by John Bush)" (1988)
* Over the Steamy Swamp (1988)
* The Great Knitting Needle Hunt (1989)
* The Bungle in the Jungle "(Written by John Bush)" (1989)
* What on Earth was That? (1990)
* Look out, Patrick! (1990)
* Slobcat (1991)
* Monty’s Journey (1992)
* The Great Green Forest (1992)
* The Hunter (1994)
* Solo (1995)
* The Wonderful Journey "(Oil on canvas)" (1999)
* Tortuga (2000)
* The Hoppameleon (2001)
* Dinosaur in Danger (2004)
* Rotten & Rascal (The Two Terrible Pterosaur Twins) (Mixed media illustrations) (2006)

Novels

* Pig (1988)
* Tina Come Home (1992)

External links

* [http://www.paulgeraghty.net/ Paul Geraghty website]
* [http://www.chandlersford-inf.hants.sch.uk/pg.htm A School Visit by Paul Geraghty]
* [http://www.paulgeraghty.net/Solo%20Sunset%202.jpgIllustration from Solo]
* [http://www.paulgeraghty.net/Flamingos%202.jpgFlamingos: Illustration from The Wonderful Journey]
* [http://www.paulgeraghty.net/Lions%202.jpgLions: Illustration from The Wonderful Journey]