Welcome to my website | David Almond
David Almond is known for his subtle and intelligent imagination. This, his first picture book, demonstrates his brilliance as a storyteller – as he weaves together the dreams of Kate, the girl and her family… on a single night of magic.
About Me | David Almond
Illustrators I’ve worked with include Dave McKean, Laura Carlin, Beatrice Alemagna, Levi Pinfold, Oliver Jeffers, David Litchfield, Tom de Freston. I write and present radio programmes for BBC Radio 3 and 4.
Books - David Almond
David Almond. From the bestselling, award-winning David Almond comes a book of hope and joy: under a boundless starry sky, the unforgettable Sylvia Carr finds out what it means to be brave. … Read more
Skellig - David Almond
The bestselling story about love, loss and hope that launched David Almond as one of the best children’s writers of today. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children’s Book of the Year Award, this unforgettable book now has captivating illustrations by Tom de Freston to celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary.
Books Archive - David Almond
From Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning author David Almond comes a heartwarming story that shows anything is possible with imagination and trust. What should a puppet master do when he’s old and alone, and all his puppets are gone?
Island - David Almond
Illustrated by David Litchfield. Love, death, hope … the island will change their lives forever. From the bestselling David Almond, author of SKELLIG, and now with fantastic illustrations by the award-winning David Litchfield.
My Name is Mina - David Almond
In this stunning book, David Almond revisits Mina before she has met Michael, before she has met Skellig. Shortlisted for the 2012 Carnegie Medal. ‘A joyous celebration of what it means to be young and alive and enquiring… beautifully written and imaginatively presented.’
Radio - David Almond
David Almond is one of the writers commissioned by Radio 3 to share their special place. He wanders in his imagination back to a field outside the mining town of Felling, near Newcastle upon Tyne, where he grew up.
The Colour of the Sun - David Almond
This an outstanding novel full of warmth and light, from a multi-award-winning author. David Almond says: ‘I guess it embodies my constant astonishment at being alive in this beautiful, weird, extraordinary world.’
Kevin and the Blackbirds | David Almond
When they spread their tiny wings and fly off, three new wild things gone out into the world, at last Kevin can rest. PJ Lynch’s atmospheric illustrations perfectly capture David Almond’s moving retelling of this ancient Irish tale about the love of nature and a willingness to let go.