Sophie Ambrose
Sophie Ambrose is a children’s picture book author illustrator and an art and illustration tutor. A graduate of Kingston University’s Illustration & Animation degree, Sophie has written and illustrated two picture books, The Lonely Giant and Bedtime For Albie, both published by Walker Books and Candlewick Press. Nicolette Jones of The Sunday Times described The Lonely Giant as: 'This uplifting picture book is a celebration of nature and freedom. Sophie Ambrose is one to watch'.
She has featured highly in a number of children’s book awards including Klaus Flugge Prize for most promising & exciting newcomer to children's book illustration - Long list, SONWA (Sigurd Olsen Nature Writing Award) - Honourable Mention, a Junior Library Guild Selection (USA), The Macmillan Prize - highly commended.
Sophie enjoys teaching illustration, drawing and painting to adults at Putney School of Art & Design and running author illustrator workshops in schools. When not working, Sophie enjoys walking her energetic spaniel Fred and sketching outdoors or working on her allotment.