1. Niki Daly 1946- present Cape Town South Africa

2. Educational Career Diploma in 1970 Age 24 moved to London to pursue a career in singing and song writing. Was a graphics teacher from 1976-1979 in London Became an author and illustrator in 1993 Is the founder of Writers and Illustrators Group

3. Illustrations Known for viewing the world through a child’s perspective. Range of color shades that reflect multicultural modern South Africa. Represent African Themes Illustrates mainly with watercolor.

4. Our Response Free (whimsical) Colorful Set mood for the stories Intriguing for audience

5. Once Upon a Time Water color Lots of use of blues and browns Friendly Dreamy

6. The Boy on the Beach Bright beach pictures Gentle humor Detailed Shows Motion

7. Welcome to Zanzibar Road Very different from other books Cartoon Definite lines African theme

8. Old Bob’s Brown Bear Larger Scale People are detailed Shadows Inviting

9. Where is Jamela? Realistic Pictures content to the culture Bright Colors Fill the page

10. Why We Chose Niki Daly Theme is fun and playful for children. Illustrations are different than average picture books. Wanted to learn more about him and his work.

11. Interesting Information Daly first became involved in drawing by using pencil stubs handed down from an uncle who painted watercolor pictures. Inspired by a collection of toys arranged on the windowsill of his London studio, Daly created his pictures Awards – Horn Book Honor List, 1987 – New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books list, 1995 – Children's Africana Book Award Honor Book for Young Children, 2004