Grey

An iconic picture book collaboration about feelings and acceptance from two of the most beloved voices in children's literature.

Beautifully crafted compositions together with simple die-cut design, reveal the story of a child who feels as though all their colours have disappeared. Despite the joyful orange balloon, the huge yellow sun and the bright green trees, the child still feels grey. That is until a reassuring hand reaches out and shares words of kindness. Soon the child begins to see the warmth of colour again, and understands that their colours will always be there and that they will always be loved, whether they feel grey or sunshine yellow. Laura and Lauren have created a beautiful book full of empathy and understanding that will provide comfort and hope to readers of all ages.

About the author

Laura Dockrill is an award-winning children's author and illustrator who has been twice nominated for the Carnegie Medal and shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year. Laura is a successful scriptwriter, having earned a BAFTA nomination for her short film Goldfish, and is also a poet-in-residence for BBC Radio 1. She is the author of the beloved Darcy Burdock series, Blossom, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, and the picture book Grey, illustrated by Lauren Child. Find her under Ariella Feiner's list at unitedagents.co.uk, on Instagram as @lauraleedockrill, or on X as @LauraDockrill.

Product details

• Authors: Laura Dockrill, Dockrill Laura
• Assisted by: Child Lauren (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2025
• EAN: 9781529511536
• ISBN: 978-1-5295-1153-6
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 248 mm x 282 mm x 7 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Emotions & Feelings, Picture storybooks