Brilliant Sun, Luminous Moon

Big News from the latest Publisher’s Weekly Spring Preview for 2026, with my newest book at the top of the list for Post Wave Children’s Books!

I am so OVER THE MOON that this beautiful combination of light and dark, nature and folklore, science and wonder… is nearly here.

Illustrated by the wonderful Elin Manon, it is a magical ode to the glory of nature.

Coming to bookshops in the US and the UK next June from Post Wave ☀️🌙

Please Look After This…

Glad to announce my latest translation: a two-book series dedicated to everything a young person should know about pet care when welcoming a furry new member to the family.

Meet Dot, an expert on all things ‘cat’! She’ll teach you how to care for your feline friends in this purr-fect pet-care manual.

Meet Spot – a Dalmatian who knows everything there is to know about caring for dogs! He’ll teach you how to look after pooches in this fun pet-care manual.

Out 10 July 2025 from Post Wave UK

The Flower Fairies Celebrate Spring!

When Lorna and I sat down to think about our fairies, one of the most important elements was for them to be universal and modern — reflecting the world we live in today.

The Flower Fairies are a classic theme in fairy legend and we wanted to make them as bright and lovely as the flowers that light up our world each spring!

Find Faedom at most good bookshops across the UK and Europe, with limited distribution in the US (but fairy fingers crossed for a US edition soon!)

Happy Spring! 🌸

Download the Official FAEDOM Activity Pack

Delve into the fairy realm with a few creative & educational activities based on the book!

For teachers, homeschoolers and fans of the fae, this Faedom activity pack is free to download. Packed with creative activities centred around the world of fairies and the real-life magic of the natural world, it’s ideal for rainy days and half-term blues.

Link do the Faedom activity pack here

School Reading Christmas List

“The problem with picking a children’s book for a Christmas present is that once the words start to be read, the Christmas moment has invariably passed. So, instead of holiday-themed books, I’ve put together a list of titles to inspire awe and wonder.”

“Faedom immerses readers richly illustrated exploration of fairy mythology, drawing from global myths and folklore to present a detailed account of these magical beings.”

Read more at School Reading List

LoveReading4Kids on Faedom

“A wow of a book, and most definitely one for those who love fantasy, myths, legends, and folktales, delight in the world of the fae, and believe in fairies! It’s a large book, each page popping with vibrancy, and there a lovely additions such as the pull out Fairy Spotting Map! While this has been written for adults and young adults, younger children I’m sure, would love to be guided through the illustrations and information about the different fairies.”

“Breathtaking in its vibrancy, Faedom is as beautiful as it is fascinating and comes as highly recommended by our team.”

Every LoveReading book helps support school libraries.

Find Faedom at LoveReading

Tuning into the Fae on Nerd Daily

“No matter how trite it sounds, hugging a tree can make a person feel better after a rough day. And looking up at the Moon and stars is how we remind ourselves of the infinite possibilities of the universe.”

Read our full guest post at The Nerd Daily

Find Faedom at LoveReading, Waterstones, Bookshop.org & Amazon

Faedom is Here!!!

My 2024 debut with Lorna White has officially been released across the UK, Commonwealth & select international bookshops.

“For those who love fantasy, myths, legends, and folktales, Faedom stands out as the essential guide to the world of fairies. Crafted by the combined talents of debut children’s authors Agnes Monod-Gayraud and Lorna White, Faedom is a mystical and magical journey through the world of the fae.” – LoveReading4Kids

Find Faedom at LoveReading, Waterstones, Bookshop.org & Amazon

Faedom Cover Reveal

Introducing Celeste – the scintillating Dream Fairy adorning the front cover of our fae compendium coming out with Big Picture Press on October 24, 2004!

Drifting on the cusp between fantasy and reality, the Dream Fairy travels between dimensions. A skilled deam-maker, she weaves together a magical mix of colours, settings, landscapes and characters.

FAEDOM pre-order links HERE

Free global shipping via Blackwells

Earthlings

Explore these fascinating alien insights into Earth’s Secrets from Big Picture Press. A fun mix of science, statistics and surprising facts about humans and other animals. Gorgeous illustrations by Robert Czajka!

Earth is a rather ordinary planet located on the outskirts of the Universe. Its inhabitants, known are Earthlings, hold a deep belief that their planet is exceptional.

Shop Earthlings at Bookshop.org & Waterstones

Understanding Adolescence in PW

Publishers Weekly, September 5, 2024

This article highlights the rising trend for candid books on growing up and all the changes & feelings that come with it. I am so happy to see Understanding Adolescence: A Body-positive Guide to Puberty included. I translated the two-book series from the Polish last year and it’s coming out this November in the US & select UK bookshops.

“What surfaced repeatedly were editors and authors’ passionate beliefs that today’s readers deserve books on these topics that are honest, inclusive, and accurate. Their commitment to publishing such titles is unflinching, despite the possibility of backlash or censorship,” writes Sally Hodge.

See full article at Publishers Weekly

See in store at waterstones and barnes&noble.

Faedom Announced in The Bookseller

The Bookseller, August 2, 2024

Faedom is now official following the announcement in the UK’s premier book trade periodical, The Bookseller!

Big Picture Press, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK, has magicked up Faedom: Enter the World of Fairies by Agnes Monod-Gayraud and Lorna White, illustrated by Nadzeya Makeyeva.

Former publisher Jo McInerney acquired world all-language rights from Lorna Hemingway at Bell Lomax Agency. Faedom will be published in hardback in October 2024. 

Matt Ralphs, senior commissioning editor, said: “Faedom presents fairies in a delightfully fresh way, mixing myth, legend and new ideas on these age-old creatures.”

See full article at The Bookseller

See in store at waterstones blackwells and amazon.

Creating Faedom in Stories & Sketches

Big Picture Press October 2024

In celebration of International Fairy Day, here is a sneak peek at one of the gorgeous (pre-colour) sketches for Faedom made by illustrator Nadzeya Makeyeva. Presenting Skylar, the Rainbow Fairy, one of 24 vibrant fae personalities revealed in this book.

Inspired by the age-old myths that have long insisted that fairies are very much real, this book draws upon the great store of cultural and literary references from around the world to create a comprehensive compendium of these fascinating creatures by Agnes Monod-Gayraud & Lorna White.

See in store at waterstones and amazon.

Understanding Adolescence for Boys: A Body-positive Guide to Puberty

Arctis Press December 2024

‘Knowledge of our own bodies is a superpower because it helps us understand what’s going on inside of us. This is especially true during adolescence–a time of big changes! This book helps readers understand what puberty and adolescence is all about, but more importantly, an illustrated guide to help you get to know your body . . . and yourself, and put you on the path to feeling good in your own skin.’ – Simon & Shchuster

See in store at bookshop.org, barnesandnoble.com and amazon.

Understanding Adolescence for Girls: A Body-positive Guide to Puberty

Arctis Press December 2024

‘Knowledge of our own bodies is a superpower because it helps us understand what’s going on inside of us. This is especially true during adolescence–a time of big changes! This book helps readers understand what puberty and adolescence is all about, but more importantly, an illustrated guide to help you get to know your body . . . and yourself, and put you on the path to feeling good in your own skin.’ – Simon & Shchuster

See in store at bookshop.org, barnesandnoble.com and amazon.

TAKE A BITE

Big Picture Press Autumn 2022

‘Where did corn come from? And wheat? And potatoes? What have people in Turkey been eating for centuries? Find out, in this delicious new book from the award-winning duo behind the bestselling Maps.’ – Readers First

See in store at bookshop.org and amazon.

The Book of Bees (UK)
Bees: A Honeyed History (US)

Thames and Hudson & Abrams Books 2016

Winner of the Society of Authors Award for Best Educational Writing in 2017

‘Designed like a coffee table book, yet containing the knowledge of an encyclopaedia, and reading like a fun newspaper, this is stunningly executed my top non-fiction book of the year.’ – Minerva Reads

‘This glorious book will introduce you to the bee world. It is fantastically illustrated in a cartoonish style that is big, bold and will appeal to all ages of reader.’ – Book Trust

See in store at bookshop.org and amazon.

Impossible Inventions

Gecko Press 2017

‘Impossible Inventions is a fabulous non-fiction book that explores inventions which are sometimes crazy, sometimes inspired and sometimes just plain weird, but what they have in common is that they all failed. The point is that they are all somewhere on the path to real discovery and invention, even if the road is rather long and winding.’ – Minerva Reads

See in store at bookshop.org.

Captains of Illustration

Adam Mickiewicz Institute & Dwie Siostry Publishing 2019

‘An album that encapsulates 100 years of Polish children’s book illustrations through 100 alphabetical entries. It gives readers a vast outlook on the field itself (and its many achievements since 1918), while outlining the subject areas and themes appearing within the illustrations, artistic techniques and stylistic tendencies.’ – Print Control

The Beast in My Belly

Enchanted Lion Books 2015

‘Kasdepke’s deadpan text is fluidly translated by Monod-Gayraud, unfurling with a quiet irony that will elicit chuckles from both adults and children. After the beast leads the little girl to the fridge for a midnight snack, “I discovered what a greedy beast it was! It wouldn’t go back to sleep until it had eaten not one, not two, not three, but four sausages!”’
– Kirkus Reviews

‘Thanks to fabulously discerning, award-winning indie press Enchanted Lion Books, prolific Polish author Grzegorz Kasdepke makes a delightfully whimsical Stateside debut-in-translation. Artist Tomek Kozłowski charms Kasdepke’s playfully beastly tale with ingenuity (he turns an illustration on its side to show the impossible is possible), movement (he uses double images to capture separate conversations with a squirrel and birds in a single sentence), and so much humor (you’ll have to giggle over all that for yourself).’ – Book Dragon

See in store at bookshop.org & amazon.

The ABCs of Polish Design

Wytwornia Publishing House 2017

‘100 years of Polish design, 100 concepts, 100 compelling stories, 25 contemporary illustrators. A comprehensive picture of Poland’s legacy of modern design – reaching beyond the ubiquitous icons. Created for anyone with a penchant for design, not just the experts.’ – Salamon Art and Design

See in store at amazon.

Polish Pioneers. Book of Prominent Poles

Dwie Siostry Publishing 2017

‘Who built the railway across the Andes? Who invented the beauty salons? Who discovered the vitamins? Who first soared into the sky? Who invented the bulletproof vest? Who broke the secret ciphers of the enemy? The Poles! Living long ago and quite recently. Intuitive and courageous people. Sometimes a little crazy, always stubborn. And incredibly hard-working.’
– Piotr Karski