Anne Booth (Author) Anne Booth writes highly acclaimed children's fiction and picture books and is known for the exceptional warmth and authenticity of her writing. Her picture books include Refuge, illustrated by Sam Usher, and Little Cloud, illustrated by Sarah Massini. David Litchfield (Illustrator) David Litchfield is a multi-award-winning illustrator and author. His work has appeared in magazines, newspapers, books and on T-shirts, and he has exhibited his illustrations in the UK, Europe and America. David is the author/illustrator of several picture books including The Bear & the Piano, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.
Taking its cue from art therapy, The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk is a beautiful book that will surely inspire many a little one to find themselves - and, quite possibly, new friends - through the magic of making art together. * Reading Zone * It's a testament to the power of creativity and the power of kindness. Sometimes it takes someone reaching out to coax us from a difficult place. We've all been the troll in this story, and we can all be the boy. David Litchfield's illustrations are full of heart * Juno Magazine * stunningly illustrated and beautifully written. A treasure of a book * Simon Smith * stirring story of empathy, imagination and new-found friendship elegantly augmented by David Litchfield's illustrations - his use of scale, perspective and colour packs poignant punch * LoveReading4Kids *