Helen Docherty is the author of many much-loved rhyming picture books, including The Snatchabook, The Knight Who Wouldn’t Fight and Someone Just Like You. Her books have been translated into 27 languages and adapted for the stage in the UK, Germany and Canada. Helen often collaborates with her husband, the illustrator and author Thomas Docherty. Their latest book together, Superwolf, has been shortlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize 2026. Helen lives and works in Swansea. She loves visiting schools and helping children write their own stories.
Ever since he picked up an Asterix comic in his local library when he was a kid, Thomas Docherty has been fascinated by the way you can put words and pictures together to tell a story. He has now published over 30 books, which are enjoyed all around the world. Some of his best loved books have been created with his wife, children’s author Helen Docherty. Whenever possible, Thomas likes going into schools and libraries to talk to children about his work and help them write and draw their own stories.
'Superwolf' by Helen Docherty and Thomas Docherty
Luna is a little wolf with a big ambition: she's determined to be a superhero!
There's just one problem. All the other animals are terrified of wolves. Whenever Luna swoops in to help, everyone runs away.
Luna's about to abandon her superhero dreams . . . but then she tries one final super-daring rescue!
'Kerfuffle Bird' by Helen Docherty and Gwen Millward
The Hushlings are always quiet and polite, and that's the way they like it. Except for Maeve who longs to let some of her Big Feelings out!
When the noisy Kerfuffle Bird arrives, Maeve is overjoyed to have someone to whoop and shriek with. But when Kerfuffle Bird's squawking and flapping, warbling and wild jigs become too much for the Hushlings, they discover the importance of expressing their feelings. Can they find a way for Maeve and Kerfuffle Bird to live in harmony with the community in Hushville?
A joyful and fun-filled story about self-expression from bestselling author and illustrator duo, Helen Docherty and Gwen Millward!
'Moon Girl' by Thomas Docherty
Leila loves bright colours but finds the shadows a little scary. That's until she meets Moon Girl.
Together they go on a night-time adventure, painting moonlight in the darkness and discovering the world after the sun sets.
Thomas Docherty's stunning illustrations light up the night and turn it into a thing of beauty, curiosity, and wonder.
From the author and illustrator of the critically acclaimed Into the Wild.
