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John Kelly

About The Author

John Kelly has been creating children’s books since 1990, combining his talent for drawing with a passion for explaining science, history, and engineering in engaging ways. He has designed hundreds of titles for publishers and licensors like Dorling Kindersley, Lucasfilm, and Disney. His debut picture book, Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner? (The Mystery of Eatum Hall in the US), led to a successful career as an author and illustrator, with works translated into over 20 languages. Twice shortlisted for both the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Royal Society Junior Science Book Prize, John continues to inspire young readers with imaginative stories, including his recent series, The Monster Doctor, published by Macmillan UK.

Books by John Kelly