Loretta Schauer
@lorettaschauer.bsky.social
Children's author and illustrator repd by Claire Cartey at HolroydeCartey.com
'Yetis Don't Exist!' out now. ❄️ Latest fiction: 'The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart' 👻
www.lorettaschauer.com
I live in the beautiful city of York, UK.
'Yetis Don't Exist!' out now. ❄️ Latest fiction: 'The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart' 👻
www.lorettaschauer.com
I live in the beautiful city of York, UK.
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Hello! I'm a children's book illustrator and author currently on a book tour with a yeti called Iggy. I like art, ceramics, nature, gardens, all things spooky and goth. Follow for book art and children's publishing related content. And sometimes flowers. And hamsters.
Happy Book Birthday, Hugh! 🎉🐘
Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room is out today - available in places where books are sold.
Wonderfully illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social
Wonderfully illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Happy Book Birthday, Hugh! 🎉🐘
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You can preorder your exclusive signed edition of my new book, with fab illustrations by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, from @waterstones.bsky.social and enter a competition to win afternoon tea for you and your family 👇
Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room Prize Draw | Waterstones
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October 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
You can preorder your exclusive signed edition of my new book, with fab illustrations by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, from @waterstones.bsky.social and enter a competition to win afternoon tea for you and your family 👇
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You can preorder an exclusive signed edition of Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room, illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, from Waterstones 👇
Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room by Hugh Bonneville | Waterstones
Buy Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room by Hugh Bonneville from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
www.waterstones.com
September 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
You can preorder an exclusive signed edition of Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room, illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, from Waterstones 👇
So excited for everyone to meet Rory and his friends in this fantastically funny adventure from Hugh! 🐘
Filled with brilliant illustrations by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, order Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room now and receive your exclusive signed edition on publication in October.
Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room by Hugh Bonneville | Waterstones
Buy Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room by Hugh Bonneville from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
www.waterstones.com
August 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
So excited for everyone to meet Rory and his friends in this fantastically funny adventure from Hugh! 🐘
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Signed exclusive editions are available to pre-order from @Waterstones.bsky.social now!
#RorySparkes #RorySparkesAndTheElephantInTheRoom
#RorySparkes #RorySparkesAndTheElephantInTheRoom
Rory Sparks and the Elephant in the Room by Hugh Bonneville | Waterstones
Buy Rory Sparks and the Elephant in the Room by Hugh Bonneville from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
www.waterstones.com
June 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Signed exclusive editions are available to pre-order from @Waterstones.bsky.social now!
#RorySparkes #RorySparkesAndTheElephantInTheRoom
#RorySparkes #RorySparkesAndTheElephantInTheRoom
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Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room, my first book for children, will be published on 9th October by Bloomsbury, brilliantly brought to life with illustrations by @LorettaSchauer.bsky.social.
I hope you enjoy reading about the adventures of Rory and his pals as much as I enjoyed writing them.
I hope you enjoy reading about the adventures of Rory and his pals as much as I enjoyed writing them.
June 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room, my first book for children, will be published on 9th October by Bloomsbury, brilliantly brought to life with illustrations by @LorettaSchauer.bsky.social.
I hope you enjoy reading about the adventures of Rory and his pals as much as I enjoyed writing them.
I hope you enjoy reading about the adventures of Rory and his pals as much as I enjoyed writing them.
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Very exciting news! Tune into Milkshake TV at 9am on World Book Day for a super special YETI-tastic storytime!
@lorettaschauer.bsky.social
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #childrensbooks #worldbookday #author
@lorettaschauer.bsky.social
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #childrensbooks #worldbookday #author
March 2, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Very exciting news! Tune into Milkshake TV at 9am on World Book Day for a super special YETI-tastic storytime!
@lorettaschauer.bsky.social
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #childrensbooks #worldbookday #author
@lorettaschauer.bsky.social
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #childrensbooks #worldbookday #author
Did you see my post over on IG's Picture Book Takeover about the technique I used to create all that white FLUFF in 'Yetis Don't Exist!' ? #illustration #technique
#picturebooks #kidlitart #painting #collage #photoshop #howto #childrensbooks
www.instagram.com/p/DFcpzZFiVp...
#picturebooks #kidlitart #painting #collage #photoshop #howto #childrensbooks
www.instagram.com/p/DFcpzZFiVp...
February 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Did you see my post over on IG's Picture Book Takeover about the technique I used to create all that white FLUFF in 'Yetis Don't Exist!' ? #illustration #technique
#picturebooks #kidlitart #painting #collage #photoshop #howto #childrensbooks
www.instagram.com/p/DFcpzZFiVp...
#picturebooks #kidlitart #painting #collage #photoshop #howto #childrensbooks
www.instagram.com/p/DFcpzZFiVp...
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Big thanks to @readingrocks.bsky.social for inviting @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, Iggy and me to virtual visit lots of lovely classrooms for some yeti-tastic fun today! And thank you to all the classes who came along!
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #authorlife
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #authorlife
January 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Big thanks to @readingrocks.bsky.social for inviting @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, Iggy and me to virtual visit lots of lovely classrooms for some yeti-tastic fun today! And thank you to all the classes who came along!
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #authorlife
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #authorlife
New emerging stalk of blooms should be flowering in time for my Birthday on Wednesday.
January 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
New emerging stalk of blooms should be flowering in time for my Birthday on Wednesday.
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Well, we've flirted with it before, as have many indie retailers, but today, the day came.
We have had our first ZERO day. That's right. We sold nothing.
Scaffolding makes a difference - we ARE open and we also sell online.
#kidlituk
We have had our first ZERO day. That's right. We sold nothing.
Scaffolding makes a difference - we ARE open and we also sell online.
#kidlituk
January 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Well, we've flirted with it before, as have many indie retailers, but today, the day came.
We have had our first ZERO day. That's right. We sold nothing.
Scaffolding makes a difference - we ARE open and we also sell online.
#kidlituk
We have had our first ZERO day. That's right. We sold nothing.
Scaffolding makes a difference - we ARE open and we also sell online.
#kidlituk
Amaryllis time again! Started this one off quite late, but it should still be flowering for my birthday. (Hippeastrum 'Apple Blossom')
January 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Amaryllis time again! Started this one off quite late, but it should still be flowering for my birthday. (Hippeastrum 'Apple Blossom')
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Back to recording videos with my yeti crew today!
The yetis are officially taking over my home now! But they are the true stars of all my events so I don’t mind!
Getting ready for an awesome @readingrocks.bsky.social event with @lorettaschauer.bsky.social on 29th January!
#ukkidlit #kidlituk
The yetis are officially taking over my home now! But they are the true stars of all my events so I don’t mind!
Getting ready for an awesome @readingrocks.bsky.social event with @lorettaschauer.bsky.social on 29th January!
#ukkidlit #kidlituk
January 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Back to recording videos with my yeti crew today!
The yetis are officially taking over my home now! But they are the true stars of all my events so I don’t mind!
Getting ready for an awesome @readingrocks.bsky.social event with @lorettaschauer.bsky.social on 29th January!
#ukkidlit #kidlituk
The yetis are officially taking over my home now! But they are the true stars of all my events so I don’t mind!
Getting ready for an awesome @readingrocks.bsky.social event with @lorettaschauer.bsky.social on 29th January!
#ukkidlit #kidlituk
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As we move into the holidays, please remember: READING FOR PLEASURE has the biggest impact of any factor on children's life chances. So never stop sharing books with kids, talking about books, making books central to everything you do. Never stop changing their lives! #literacy #EduSky #books
December 18, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Will Iggy and his friends find the mysterious humans they are searching for? Find out in 'Yetis Don't Exist' by me and @katethompson.bsky.social
December 19, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Will Iggy and his friends find the mysterious humans they are searching for? Find out in 'Yetis Don't Exist' by me and @katethompson.bsky.social
Christmas tree is up! With the sparkly fairy I made 20 years ago proudly taking her place on the top 🤣🎄❄️❄️❄️
December 17, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Christmas tree is up! With the sparkly fairy I made 20 years ago proudly taking her place on the top 🤣🎄❄️❄️❄️
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Just an author casually snapping a selfie with the book that started in my head and ended up illustrated by the amazing @lorettaschauer.bsky.social and on the shelf in Sainsbury’s 😃 (This time in Chichester)
December 14, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Just an author casually snapping a selfie with the book that started in my head and ended up illustrated by the amazing @lorettaschauer.bsky.social and on the shelf in Sainsbury’s 😃 (This time in Chichester)
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Today is #SmallBusinessSaturday! We've got lots of lovely books to show you, including signed books. Can't make it down or weather too bad? Our website has a selection of books - or tell us what you'd like and we shall supply! ❤️
Photo of @lorettaschauer.bsky.social with our festive window
Photo of @lorettaschauer.bsky.social with our festive window
December 7, 2024 at 8:16 AM
Today is #SmallBusinessSaturday! We've got lots of lovely books to show you, including signed books. Can't make it down or weather too bad? Our website has a selection of books - or tell us what you'd like and we shall supply! ❤️
Photo of @lorettaschauer.bsky.social with our festive window
Photo of @lorettaschauer.bsky.social with our festive window
Five stars for Iggy! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
And now you can pick up a copy in Sainsbury's too!
And now you can pick up a copy in Sainsbury's too!
What a day! A fabulous five star review in The Sun newspaper for Yetis Don’t Exist by me & @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, followed by seeing a lovely stack of Yeti books in Sainsbury’s! So now you can pick up a 5-star FURtastic book while you buy your festive favourites! #kidlituk #ukkidlit
December 6, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Five stars for Iggy! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
And now you can pick up a copy in Sainsbury's too!
And now you can pick up a copy in Sainsbury's too!
Well. Iggy's made it. He now has his very own song by the musical maestro himself, Gareth P Jones ❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️
And now.. Yeti's Don't Exist, a song written by me, based on a book illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, written by @katethompson.bsky.social & published by Templar Publishing.
youtu.be/T-P4v8IypTM
YETIS DON'T EXIST
YouTube video by Gareth P Jones
youtu.be
December 4, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Well. Iggy's made it. He now has his very own song by the musical maestro himself, Gareth P Jones ❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️
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Iggy & I have had a brilliant day today visiting Downsbrook & Whytemead Primary in Worthing with Chapter 34 Books.
Lots of giggles & yeti wiggles were had, & many signed copies of Yetis Don’t Exist are off to new homes tonight!
#IggyOnTour #ukkidlit #kidlituk @lorettaschauer.bsky.social
Lots of giggles & yeti wiggles were had, & many signed copies of Yetis Don’t Exist are off to new homes tonight!
#IggyOnTour #ukkidlit #kidlituk @lorettaschauer.bsky.social
December 3, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Iggy & I have had a brilliant day today visiting Downsbrook & Whytemead Primary in Worthing with Chapter 34 Books.
Lots of giggles & yeti wiggles were had, & many signed copies of Yetis Don’t Exist are off to new homes tonight!
#IggyOnTour #ukkidlit #kidlituk @lorettaschauer.bsky.social
Lots of giggles & yeti wiggles were had, & many signed copies of Yetis Don’t Exist are off to new homes tonight!
#IggyOnTour #ukkidlit #kidlituk @lorettaschauer.bsky.social
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Having lots of fun with @lorettaschauer.bsky.social and Iggy! It's not too late to order a signed and dedicated copy. Just shout.
November 30, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Having lots of fun with @lorettaschauer.bsky.social and Iggy! It's not too late to order a signed and dedicated copy. Just shout.
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We're so excited that @lorettaschauer.bsky.social is with us from 11am ish today! She'll be painting our shop window for Christmas and signing copies of her and @katethompson.bsky.social's festive picture book, Yetis Don't Exist.
Retford, come on down!
#KidLitUK
Retford, come on down!
#KidLitUK
November 30, 2024 at 7:19 AM
We're so excited that @lorettaschauer.bsky.social is with us from 11am ish today! She'll be painting our shop window for Christmas and signing copies of her and @katethompson.bsky.social's festive picture book, Yetis Don't Exist.
Retford, come on down!
#KidLitUK
Retford, come on down!
#KidLitUK
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Tickets now available for Fairytale Musical Mash Up at The Albany (Deptford Lounge) Friday 21st February. I love that this one is Pay What You Decide.
www.thealbany.org.uk/shows/fairyt...
www.thealbany.org.uk/shows/fairyt...
Fairytale Musical Mash Up - The Albany
Author, performer and multi-instrumentalist Gareth P Jones presents fun filled show full of sing along songs, super-fast rapping, funky ukulele and interactive story telling.
www.thealbany.org.uk
November 29, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Tickets now available for Fairytale Musical Mash Up at The Albany (Deptford Lounge) Friday 21st February. I love that this one is Pay What You Decide.
www.thealbany.org.uk/shows/fairyt...
www.thealbany.org.uk/shows/fairyt...
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For #nationalillustrationday here's some work from my #picturebooks for the US and Japan: 'Crinkle, Crackle, Crack!' (Holiday House, US), 'Wills Words' (Charlesbridge, US), 'The Snowman' (Hyoronsha, Japan) and 'Jack and the Beanstalk' (Fukuinkan Shoten, Japan) #kidlitART #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
November 29, 2024 at 5:23 PM
For #nationalillustrationday here's some work from my #picturebooks for the US and Japan: 'Crinkle, Crackle, Crack!' (Holiday House, US), 'Wills Words' (Charlesbridge, US), 'The Snowman' (Hyoronsha, Japan) and 'Jack and the Beanstalk' (Fukuinkan Shoten, Japan) #kidlitART #KidlitUK #UKKidlit