Eric Veillé & Clotilde Perrin share fascinating insights into the craft of picture-book making and the work of a professional illustrator

This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to hear from some world-class illustrators and celebrate the art of the picture book – and for children to get their fingers inky.

The illustrators are Clotilde Perrin, whose lift-the-flap exploration of fairytale villains Inside the Villains we released last year, and Eric Veillé with his new and very funny Encyclopedia of Grannies as well as a person favourite My Pictures after the Storm.

We have events for adults, where the two will discuss illustration and writing for children – for all curious picture book lovers as well as illustrators, designers and authors – and events for children (workshops, storytimes, live drawings).

All the events are free. We would love you to come along and to share this information with any friends and family you think might enjoy it!

See Auckland schedule below:

• Saturday 4 May, 2pm – 3pm
  Grannies & Villains: Clotilde and Eric have fun … one reads while the other draws live! Come along with your questions.
  Central City Library (Free)
• Saturday 4 May, 4pm – 5pm
  Signing at Little Unity – come and meet Eric and Clotilde and have your book signed.
  Little Unity (Free)
• Sunday 5 May, 3pm – 3.45pm
  Grannies & Villains! Eric and Clotilde turn pen and paper into fabulous characters before your eyes.
  Dorothy Butler Children’s Bookshop (Free)
• Monday 6 May, 6pm
  Come and meet Clotilde and Eric at the Alliance Française Auckland, as they will hold a talk and answer all your questions with French author Karin Serres, 2019 Randell Cottage writer in residence – suitable for all curious adults and picture books lovers.
  Alliance Française Auckland, (Free)