Karen Blair

Karen grew up in Perth, Western Australia. She loves to create picture books that celebrate the joys and adventures of childhood. She lives in Fremantle with her husband, two children and a little dog called Dobby, who keeps her company in the studio. Karen’s award-winning books include Something Wonderful and Hello From Nowhere by Raewyn Caisley, With Nan by Tania Cox, Granny Grommet and Me by Dianne Wolfer, Me and You by Deborah Kelly, Train Party, Baby Beats and Baby Animal Farm.

Books by Karen Blair

When I'm Big

Karen Blair

Train Party

Karen Blair

Aussie Kids: Meet Eve in the Outback

Raewyn Caisley, Karen Blair

Something Wonderful

Raewyn Caisley, Karen Blair

Hello from Nowhere

Karen Blair, Raewyn Caisley

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