Meet Oli and Basil, the dashing frogs of travel, in Megan Hess' first Friends of Claris story! Oli is an artist who dreams up wild, fabulous machines, but he doesn't know how to build them. And Basil is a master craftsman who can build anything from scratch – except he doesn't know what to build. If only there was a way that these two dashing frogs could become friends . From the beloved creator of The Chicest Mouse in Paris comes a thrilling, heart-warming adventure about friendship, sharing and collaboration.
Author
Megan Hess was destined to draw. An initial career in graphic design evolved into art direction for some of the world’s leading design agencies. In 2008 Hess illustrated the New York Times number one selling book Sex And The City - written by Candace Bushnell. She has since illustrated portraits for Vanity Fair and Time, created iconic accessories for Henri Bendel and illustrated the windows of Bergdorf Goodman in New York. Hess’s signature style can also be found on her bespoke range of silk scarves, cushions and Limited Edition prints sold around the globe. She has written and illustrated 3 best selling books: Fashion House, The Dress and Coco Chanel. Her renowned clients include: Prada, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Yves Saint Laurent, Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Fendi, Ladurée, Givenchy, Wedgwood, Salvatore Ferragamo, Michelle Obama, Cartier, Laduree, Montblanc, Balenciaga, Guerlain, Paspaley, Tag Heuer, and Disney.
