Belle & Boo charm

Writer, illustrator and designer, Mandy Sutcliffe has created an imaginary world of Belle & Boo; Belle a curious little girl with bobbed hair delighting in the world around her; and Boo, Belle’s adorable bunny rabbit companion and confidant.

From her wonderfully charming illustration’s Mandy has brought to life the vintage clothing that Belle wears on her many adventures.

Here is one of my favourites, a pretty cotton sateen blouse in the spring falling leaf print with a beautiful hand embroidered tree at the hem. The binding at the neck and sleeve cuff is plain with a little contrast colour button; and inside - a surprise, their cute Boo bunny repeat print.

The shorts are made in a comfy soft cotton twill with matching contrast colour pockets also lined in their famous cheeky Boo print.

Mandy has written three books, one of which she has also illistrutated. The publications include Evie’s Seaside Lullaby and Goodnight Me, Goodnight You published by Orchard Books and Night Ride To Nanna’s published by Walker Books.

She has now started a new series of Belle & Boo To Do' books, the first in the series is entitled Bubbles Before Bed. The book interweaves the story of a bedtime routine with beautiful illustrations to colour in, fun creative activities and precious memories to keep forever.

We love Belle & Boo.....