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Inspired by the 2026 Year of Reading, Sheffield-based artist Lydia Monks brings her artwork for What the Ladybird Heard, by Julia Donaldson, to the Pride of Yorkshire!
Having been translated into 25 different languages and selling over four million copies worldwide, this beloved children’s book sees a quiet ladybird overhearing two thieves plotting to steal a farmer’s prize cow.
This story highlights how even the smallest, quietest and seemingly most insignificant of creatures can achieve big things and save the day!
The artist
Lydia Monks
Lydia Monks is a bestselling illustrator and author of children’s books. Among them are her many collaborations with author Julia Donaldson, including Sharing a Shell, The Singing Mermaid and the What the Ladybird Heard series which has sold over 4 million copies and has been translated into 25 languages worldwide.
Lydia has won many awards, including the Smarties Award, the Royal Mail Scottish Book Award, the Stockport Children’s Book Award, Nielsen Gold Bestseller Award, the Big Red Book Award, the Pan Mac Award and the IBBY Award for illustration.
Based in: Sheffield | See her work: @lydiamonks_illustrator | Find out more: www.lydiamonks.com
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Crystal Peaks
A visit to Crystal Peaks is more than a trip to the shops. Of course, it’s easy to pop in and pick up your groceries and everyday essentials. But if you want to make a day of it, you’ll find the latest fashions, gifts, entertainment and more, with plenty of choice at the Food Hub too.
We’ve over 100 independent stalls in our covered marketplace, as well as big name stores throughout the site. And because we’re part of the local community, you’ll even find a library, medical centre, veterinary clinic and a health club too.
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