Kath Grimshaw

Kath Grimshaw – Designer

Book designer and illustrator. 20 years experience in publishing. Penguin, DK, Orchard, Templar, Scholastic, Ladybird, BBC, JKP and more.

Overview

I'm a creative book designer and illustrator, specializing in the children's book market. I began my career over twenty years ago working on the comic, Disney's Planet, and since then I have worked, both in-house and freelance for many publishers, including BBC Children's books, Penguin, Scholastic and Ladybird. My expertise ranges across licensed characters, reference, novelty and picture books, and I am skilled in Adobe Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

I also have a passion for illustration and have illustrated books for Ladybird, Kingfisher and JKP, as well as my own book, Frankie's Foibles, published in 2016. I love to incorporate hand painted and drawn techniques and textures within digital artwork.

Whether it's with design or illustration, I can help to bring your vision to life.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Education & Reference
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2005 — Present

Since having my children I have worked freelance as a designer and illustrator for a number of clients, mostly, though not exclusively within the children's book industry. I've also designed book covers for sports/cookery and fiction.

DK, Ladybird, BBC Children's Books, Disney's Planet

Jul, 1999 — Mar, 2007 (over 7 years)

Portfolio

Picky Jack and the Magic Sprinkles

Palan, Dan

Picky Jack's

Rotundraloo Under the Zoo

Morrow, Deborah

APA

Do Aliens Love Toast?

Washington, Kacie

Curious Kids Publishing

The Squirrel Who Homeschooled

Washington, Kacie

KacieGrace,LLC

As Above, So Below

Lang

Loveyduv Publishing

Sit!

Matt Harvey

Claudia Schmid’s drawings meet Matt Harvey’s words in this affectionate look at dogs and their humans. Sit! is an entertaining, occasionally surreal, but mostly down-to-earth celebration of the strange, satisfying relationship between dogs and their human comp... read more
The ultimate must-have for any fairy fan: a full color guide to your favorite Rainbow Magic fairies!The guide that fairy fans have been waiting for is finally here! There are 150 fairies inside!This full-color handbook is packed with fun, new information about... read more
In Zootropolis, 'Anyone can be anything'!' So, have a wild time boosting your school skills and you can be anything too! Just like bouncy young bunny Judy Hopps of the Zootropolis police force. She wants your help to solve crimes and catch crooks - which means... read more
Boost your child’s confidence by helping them to learn cursive handwriting with this wipe-clean workbook. On each page there are letter outlines to trace over, with an area for free-hand copying. Included with the book is a special pen, and the wipe-clean page... read more
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It's time to be a hero! By day, they are Connor, Greg and Amaya, but by night they are Catboy, Gekko and Owlette, PJ Masks! It's Greg's birthday and he's super excited for his lizard-themed party, but when his cake goes missing, the PJ Masks must find the pesk... read more
Frankie is worried. He's worried about his new school, he's worried about making friends, and he's worried about the bully boys that wait for him on the corner of the street. But most of all, he's worried about what might happen if he steps on the cracks in th... read more
PJ Masks are on their way, into the night to save the day! By day, they are Connor, Greg and Amaya, but by night they are Catboy, Gekko and Owlette, the PJ Masks. Colour, stick and play in this interactive sticker book featuring everyone's favourite nocturnal ... read more
By day, they are Connor, Greg and Amaya, but by night they are Catboy, Gekko and Owlette, the PJ Masks. Discover a year of PJ Masks fun with the official annual. Jam-packed with super puzzles, games and activities, the annual has everything you need to know ab... read more
It's time to be a hero! By day, they are Connor, Greg and Amaya, but by night they are Catboy, Gekko and Owlette, PJ Masks! It's Greg's birthday and he's super excited for his lizard-themed party, but when his cake goes missing, the PJ Masks must find the pesk... read more
Ellie Jelly wakes up hungry and ready for breakfast, but Mum is busy with her little sister Grace. Ellie tries to get Mum's attention: she bangs the table, she makes loud singing noises, but it's no good. Finally she decides to make her own breakfast, picking ... read more
Illustrator Katie Scott returns to the Welcome to the Museum series with exquisite, detailed images of some of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet - fungi. From the fungi we see on supermarket shelves to fungi like penicillium that have shaped... read more

Kath has 21 reviews

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Elisa S.

Elisa S.

Sep, 2024

Kath was flexible and a joy to work with! I would definitely recommend her to layout a children’s picture book!! Thank you for your care.
Lou A.

Lou A.

Sep, 2024

Kath is very professional. She has been extremely patient with all the amendments I asked for and has done a beautiful job. The book cover is delightful and works well. Her price is reasonable.Kath communicates in a friendly manner and I am pleased I chose her to help bring my children's book to life.
Patti B.

Patti B.

Sep, 2024

Kath has been a joy to work with, very prompt, talented and helpful
Deborah D.

Deborah D.

Aug, 2024

I enjoyed working with Kath. She is a creative illustrator and very reliable. She did an amazing cover design for my book, beyond my expectations. I definitely will collaborate again with her on my future works!
Kath G.
Thanks Deborah, it's really great working with you and your brilliant creativity!
Kala R.

Kala R.

Jun, 2024

Kath was there throughout the process. Very open to changes. At the end she even uploaded the files. The book was very nicely done and pulled it all together very professionally.

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