You're Kind of a Big Dill

Illustrated by Lwillys Tafur
A pun-packed board book with personality for children ages 2-5 that delivers big laughs for grown-ups and a sweet, confidence-boosting friendship story for little ones.

Bill Dill is in a pickle. His briny besties have all been picked from the jar, and he’s been stewing in his own juice ever since. But he’s dill-termined not to be bitter. As he sets out to find a sweet new squad, he discovers that you don’t need to change your flavor to fit in, because when you find the right bunch of friends, you’re already a big dill.
Nicola Edwards was raised by the seaside in beautiful Brighton, UK. She loves reading, dancing, rhyming, and turquoise things. She now lives with her husband and children in North London and spends her days writing and editing children's books. She has been nominated for the UKLA and Blue Peter Book awards and is a two-time Parenting Product Awards winner.

Growing up, Lwillys Tafur was deeply influenced by 90s animated TV shows and the vibrant colors of his Carnival City. His passion for children's books is telling stories filled with powerful characters, bold shapes, rich textures, and, of course, lots of color! He works mainly digitally, but always keeps his sketchbook close; you never know when an apple might hit your head.

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A pun-packed board book with personality for children ages 2-5 that delivers big laughs for grown-ups and a sweet, confidence-boosting friendship story for little ones.

Bill Dill is in a pickle. His briny besties have all been picked from the jar, and he’s been stewing in his own juice ever since. But he’s dill-termined not to be bitter. As he sets out to find a sweet new squad, he discovers that you don’t need to change your flavor to fit in, because when you find the right bunch of friends, you’re already a big dill.

Author

Nicola Edwards was raised by the seaside in beautiful Brighton, UK. She loves reading, dancing, rhyming, and turquoise things. She now lives with her husband and children in North London and spends her days writing and editing children's books. She has been nominated for the UKLA and Blue Peter Book awards and is a two-time Parenting Product Awards winner.

Growing up, Lwillys Tafur was deeply influenced by 90s animated TV shows and the vibrant colors of his Carnival City. His passion for children's books is telling stories filled with powerful characters, bold shapes, rich textures, and, of course, lots of color! He works mainly digitally, but always keeps his sketchbook close; you never know when an apple might hit your head.

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