Oh Bluesky friends…I haven’t told you about this. How exciting? Hope to see some of you there this Christmas 🐻🎹
David Litchfield
@dc-litchfield.bsky.social
Scruffy Illustrator and author https://www.davidlitchfieldillustration.com
I absolutely loved my day at @londonkidslitfest.bsky.social yesterday. Thanks to everyone who came along to my Bear & The Piano/ Billy Whiskers show. See you all again soon❤️
Nobody talks about money, and that silence helps no one 👀 We're running The Illustrators' Survey 2026 – completely anonymous, about 3 minutes. What are illustrators really charging, and do they feel fairly paid? The more answers, the truer the picture: creativeboom.typeform.com/illustrators26
Sophie Anderson House With Chicken Legs series Rain Before Rainbows @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social @dc-litchfield.bsky.social Wizard of Oz (illustrations @stevenlenton.bsky.social) I also wish that every child had the opportunity to read comic books without being told “they’re not proper books!” 💕
NEW BOOK NEWS 💫✨ I can’t wait for you all to meet ‘Little Ghost & The Robot’ in shops this October 👻🤖❤️ published by Quarto Kids/Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Hello Bluesky friends. I am happy to let you know that on Friday 29th May myself and the Bear Band will be appearing at the @hayfestival.bsky.social This is my first time at Hay so I am incredibly excited. Hope to see you there 🐻🎹🥁🪘🎷🎻🪇
Hello Bluesky friends. I am happy to let you know that on Friday 29th May myself and the Bear Band will be appearing at the @hayfestival.bsky.social This is my first time at Hay so I am incredibly excited. Hope to see you there 🐻🎹🥁🪘🎷🎻🪇
Hi Bluesky. Here are some recent bits and pieces 🤗❤️
Hi Bluesky. Here are some recent bits and pieces 🤗❤️
Having absolutely adored The Shadow Pony by Olivia Wakeford, illustrated by @dc-litchfield.bsky.social, I am enormously excited to read their first middle grade collaboration, My Dog. Huge thanks go to Charlotte @harpercollins.bsky.social 🥰 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
So excited to share this book with the world :)
Bianca Schulze: The Children's Book Review@tcbrbookreview.bsky.social · 5mo ago✨ COVER REVEAL ✨ We're thrilled to share the cover of What Marcel Found by @cedarpruitt.bsky.social & @dc-litchfield.bsky.social — a true story about the boy who discovered the Lascaux Cave Paintings during WWII. 🔗 thechildrensbookreview.com/what-marcel-... @simonkids.bsky.social #kidlit
RAIN BEFORE RAINBOWS ✍🏻 Smriti Prasadam-Halls 🎨 David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social 2020, Candlewick a girl a fox sorrow a journey ☺️ 🌈 🥰 #courage #change #optimism #PB
A shy boy & his imaginary lion friend have amazing times together as the latter helps Patrick find the confidence to play with human children #MyFriendBillyWhiskers @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @quartokids.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dBK
My Friend, Billy Whiskers
My Friend, Billy WhiskersDavid LitchfieldFrances Lincoln Children’s Books Patrick is shy and as a consequence doesn’t join in with other children’s play. However, Patrick has Billy Whiskers, an ima…
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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Thanks so much :)
Jo Bowers@jobowers.bsky.social · 6mo agoFor everyone who loves Margery Williams classic story, The Velveteen Rabbit, @dc-litchfield.bsky.social has illustrated a new picturebook version. It’s as delightful and charming as the original. A must-have book for all who love this poignant tale and everyone else too! @scholasticuk.bsky.social
This is so lovely Kim. Thank you to you and your daughter 😊
Kim Kinloch@kimberleykinloch.bsky.social · 6mo ago@dc-litchfield.bsky.social Hello, David. My daughter bought My Friend, Billy Whiskers today. We read it together as soon as we got home. It was so beautiful, we spoke about it for ages after. It’s such a joy to see a book spark that kind of excitement. We’re big fans in our house 💛🦁
I’ve sort of pulled back from social media over these past few months. It’s gone from something that was so essential to promoting what I do into something that I almost dread looking at. Like it’s just more admin or something….1/3
Time to share this brilliant reading of my book ‘Kid Christmas’ again. It’s truly a joy to behold. Great work to all involved ❤️🥰🎅 youtu.be/tdtOEDL0hGY?...
Kid Christmas of the Claus Brothers TOY Store - Christmas read aloud for kids 🎅🏻
YouTube video by KidTimeStoryTime
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Love this review. Thank you :)
BedfordEnts4All@bedfordents4all.bsky.social · 8mo agoThe Bear, the Piano and Little Bear's Concert by @dc-litchfield.bsky.social If you ever had to give up on a dream and found a new one, then this is the book for you. It made our hearts leap & reminded us why we will always be valued. Buy it as a gift for any child (big and small). Thank you David!
It's always a treat to get our favourite #Christmas #picturebooks out. Over the years my #festive #pinterest board has grown 🎄 🎁 🦌 de.pinterest.com/cjfriess/chr... #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #BookSky @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @fionawritesbooks.bsky.social @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social #bookblog
That’s wonderful. Thank you Simon. I’m very proud that Billy has made your top 25 😊👍
Simon Smith@smithsmm.bsky.social · 8mo agoNo. 12 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “My Friend, Billy Whiskers” by @dc-litchfield.bsky.social, a tender triumph of imaginary friendship, courage & empathy. Dreamy art, gentle storytelling make a snowy-day hug in book form. Kids feel seen, brave & beautifully understood. #PicturebookPage
Thank you Waterstones for including 'My Friend Billy Whiskers' on your Best Baby & Toddlers Books of 2025 🥰 www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes...
Tomorrow is the last #KidLitArtPostcard of 2025. My holiday wish is for #kidlit editors, agents, and art directors to connect with illustrators right here on Bluesky. I can't wait to see everyone's art tomorrow! Learn more at: www.ginaperry.com/postcard
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
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More lovely news to share as ‘My Friend Billy Whiskers’ has been named as one of @childmindinstitute Best Books of 2025. This one really means a lot to me. Read their lovely review and see the whole list here: childmind.org/.../the-best... ...
I just saw the the AI Coke advert for the first time. It’s truly horrible isn’t it?
Last week I had a couple of days visiting the lovely bookshop Bookbugs & Dragontales in Norwich and I got to paint this window celebrating my new book ‘My Friend Billy Whiskers’….1/2
