About
Anna Billington is a picture book author and illustrator based in Lancashire, UK. Her work aims to foster nature connection in young children, using character led narratives. She uses mixed media to create her lively illustrations, favouring traditional techniques such as ink washes and printmaking, combining them in layers to create colour and texture.
Project overview
Piggly's Walk
'Piggly's Walk' is a narrative picture book for 4-7 year olds. It uses engaging characters and a story about how friendship can help us explore the world and enjoy being out in nature. It draws parallels between our pets and our local wildlife to inspire children to be curious about their local natural areas, such as urban parks or school fields, and to encourage empathy towards the wildlife that might be living there.
'Piggly realises he's fallen headfirst into somebody's home!'
'Until Little Fox could follow no further'
'Piggly likes wearing hats, eating snack and lots of naps'
'After breakfast, Piggly has to go for a walk. Every Single Day.
'Little Fox lives in the city park, in the wildest parts.'
