Author

Kirsti Beautyman

Kirsti Beautyman is an illustrator and children’s book author based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. You’ll often find her in her small cosy studio, with her feet on a portable radiator, clutching a mug of hot Ribena while she works on her latest projects.

She graduated from Edinburgh college of Art in 2016 and was awarded ‘Picture Hooks Illustrator of the Year’ in 2017. In her most recent years Kirsti has turned to working digitally, however, her illustration still always begin as a loose pencil sketch in one of many battered sketchbooks.

Books by Kirsti Beautyman

The Adventure Club: The Orphan Orangutan

Paper Boat, Paper Bird

The Adventure Club: Polar Bear Patrol

The Adventure Club: Tiger in Trouble

The Adventure Club: Red Panda Rescue

Related Resources

The Adventure Club – Teaching Notes

Topic: Climate change, English, Geography

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: The Adventure Club: Red Panda Rescue

Book Creator: Jess Butterworth

A brand new illustrated series for younger readers about animals and adventure from much-loved author Jess Butterworth – writer of classic adventure stories in vibrantly described settings.

Fun in-class activities following The Adventure Club series.

Themes: Adventure | Environment | Animals | Family

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Paper Bird, Paper Boat – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Life changes

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Paper Boat, Paper Bird

Book Creator: David Almond

Journey to Japan and discover the magic of the everyday.

This beautiful book by David Almond, the bestselling author of Skellig and My Name is Mina, is illustrated throughout in black and orange by Kirsti Beautyman.

Themes: Travel | Culture | Art | Friendships

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