Boy tickles dogs chin illustration Helen stephens, nostalgic, ink line, watercolour

'One of my favourite books to read at bedtime is Fleabag by Helen Stephens. There is drama, pathos and humour in this story of a flea-ridden and ownerless dog's search for friendship.’

JULIA DONALDSON

Loose drawing of boy and a dog in the dark. Fleabag by Helen Stephens Sketchbook Work

‘This touching tale of love and friendship is complemented by beautiful illustrations’

BOOKTRUST

Fleabag by Helen Stephens Original Cover Art
Fleabag by Helen Stephens Front Cover

Fleabag was nominated for a Blue Peter Book Award and I was invited onto the show.
But the best bit was, I got a Blue Peter Badge!

Sketchbook Work for Helen Stephens Fleabag
A development sketch drawn in pencil of a boy running away from home to live with his dog friend. Pencil sketch for a picture book

“Just dazzling.”

KIRKUS

Loose drawing done in watercolour and ink of a little boy running down stairs to meet his dog in the dark. Spooky, night time illustration.
I loose illustration in yellow and black of a boy and his dog running away at night time. Nostalgic illustration, mid century feel.
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