Sandra Dieckmann is an author and illustrator who works from her studio in Yorkshire. Deeply influenced by her childhood in northern Germany, which she spent exploring outside and reading European folklore by the likes of the Brothers Grimm and Astrid Lindgren, Sandra’s artwork revolves around her love for nature, wildlife and dreams. Sandra's beautifully written and illustrated debut picture book, Leaf, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Her second book, The Dog That Ate The World, won the Teach Early Years Award 2019. Say hello to Sandra on Instagram at @sandradieckmann.