About the Author

Anna McQuinn is an Irish author and editor of children's books with over 30 years of experience in children's books publishing. She studied English at University College Cork and holds a post-graduate diploma in Education, specialising in Children's Literature. Her seemingly simple yet deliberate style of writing is one of her strengths that brings all aspects of a subject together in the most poetic way. She has written over 30 picture books and is published worldwide in many languages. Her Early Years picture books are much valued by CLPE and BookTrust. Lulu Gets a Cat is in Empathy Lab's Collection and Lulu Reads to Zeki was listed in Top 10 Culturally Diverse Books for Toddlers & Infants by The Guardian. Lulu Loves the Library and Lulu Gets a Cat are in CLPE Core Books collections. Lulu's First Day and Zeki Gets a Checkup (mentioned in the Reflecting Realities report) are some of her latest titles.
In 2018 Anna moved back to Ireland after living in London for many years. She continues to write and edit children's books - always inclusive and deliberately focussed on what matters to small children.

Reviews

Letterbox Library, Zeki is back...and this time, Dad has taken him to the pool! Swim nappy on, this little fish is all ready for the toddler/parent swim class with its kicking, splishy splashy sing-along and water piggybacks!. "I loved this book! Lovely topic, lovely families, lovely images, just lovely! Rich diversity on every page" Meryl, EY Consultant, LL reviewer. "A feel good book. Very multicultural with bold bright coloured illustrations" Ann Marie, EY Safeguarding Consultant, LL reviewer.; Parents in Touch Daddy is going to take Zeki to his swimming lesson tomorrow, so it's time for a splash-around in the bath first. The book describes and illustrates just what little ones can expect to happen in their swimming lesson, so it makes a great introduction before the first lesson, which can be quite scary for a young child. Then it's time to get dressed and have a snack in the cafe as the new friends get together. It's great to see the variety of families depicted, and the sheer exuberant joy which shines through the pictures will make swimming lessons very enticing - as well as being essential to ensure children learn water safety.; Zoe Toft Takes a situation familiar to so many young families - baby swim classes - and makes it into a lovely storybook that little ones will love sharing with their grown ups. I love the diverse range of families, making this a great read for _everyone_ . How great, too, to see that it's Dad who takes baby swimming (and is seen reading to the child, as well as enjoying a well earned coffee & cake in a cafe after swim group!). Cheerful, colourful illustrations with lots of warmth and smiles perfectly capture happy family and friends time. Delightful!