About Kirrili Lonergan
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Kirrili Lonergan is a picture book illustrator, art therapist and a mother of four who resides in Newcastle, NSW. Her childhood was spent surrounded by art and creativity. She spent three years in the Middle East and travelled to many countries and experienced many different cultures. Prior to illustrating books, she worked as a paediatric nurse and a ceramic artist.
She has illustrated a variety of picture books including Ollie's Treasure by Lynn Jenkins, which was shortlisted for the Speech Pathology of Australia Awards in 2018 and the Lessons of a LAC emotional well-being series. Other titles include Dandelions and Up to Something by Katrina McKelvey, Portia Goes To London was illustrated for Scone author, Anne Davies to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctors Service, But I'm NOT Hungry for my Dinner by Valerie Gent and her latest title 'What if... ' by Lynn Jenkins. She enjoys sharing her journey with children and encouraging them to enjoy the process of creating art. Her profile can be found on The Style File and SCBWI. |
'Lessons of a LAC' is a series created by duo Lynn Jenkins and Kirrili Lonergan, who are passionate about giving children ways to think about and manage common emotional difficulties. The series is a valuable resource for every child to help guide their emotional development. Kirrili works in partnership with author and clinical psychologist, Lynn Jenkins, to deliver early intervention anxiety management sessions to staff and children in preschool and school settings. For more information go to www.lessonsofalac.com
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I found the illustrations breathtaking, making me feel like it's a lazy summer day with a gentle breeze. Nayu (Nayu's Reading Corner)
The beautiful illustrations are watercolours in soft pastel shades and just fit the story perfectly. Dandelions is just the perfect book for every parent to share with their children, as it's beautiful and heartwarming and at the same time the wee ones learn that seeds will grow into plants. Highly recommended. 5 stars. MasterReader |
Themes of working together, learning, and allowing the creative imagination of a child to take form, are beautifully expressed in this delightful picture book.
Delicate illustrations by the always expressive work of Kirrili Lonergan, depict the joy of anticipation, followed by the disappointment on the child’s face, then the energy that lifts Billy as he is making something as he imagines it. Anastasia, Kids' Book Review The 32 pages of the book are adorned with detailed artistic pictures by Kirrili Lonergan giving an additional dimension to the tale. I love the pictures for being simply drawn but with detail and special beauty all at the same time. This is an ideal book for DAD’S to read with children on Father’s Day, it tops my list of book’s for dads on Father’s Day. ∼ Phil Robinson - blogger |
Dreamy illustrations and gentle prose make this a story to share. Boomerang Books Jenkins reminds us how the little things in life become commonplace, losing their uniqueness, but should be experienced as treasures themselves. Through Lonergan's animated watercolor and ink illustrations, readers will enjoy the "cheeky rat" Ollie as he hops, jumps, and spins his way across the pages filled with beehive-shaped houses and colorful gardens using each of his senses ... A wonderful exercise in finding that happiness isn't that far away, and is perfect to use in the classroom. Linda's Little Lit Reviews |
