Gabriel Evans

Gabriel Evans is a Western Australian children’s book author and illustrator. Working primarily in watercolour and pencil, he creates books from a small studio on a big hill. Gabriel’s books are published internationally in more than twelve countries, have been reviewed in The New York Times, translated into ten languages and read on ABC-TV’s Play School.
Blue Flower by Sonya Hartnett, his first picture book with Penguin Random House, was shortlisted for the CBCA Picture Book of the Year in 2022. His second picture book with Penguin, A Friend for George, was published in 2023, followed by Listen, Hippo! released in 2024.

Books by Gabriel Evans

Listen, Hippo!

Gabriel Evans

A wise and beautiful picture book that explores with gentle warmth and humour the nature of feelings and the importance of being heard.

A Friend For George

Gabriel Evans

A charming and heartwarming story about finding a friend and discovering what friendship and being a truly good friend is all about.

Blue Flower

Sonya Hartnett, Gabriel Evans

A beautifully told picture book about self-esteem, resilience and the discovery that being different can be something wonderful. From award-winning author Sonya Hartnett, with stunning illustrations by Gabriel Evans.