Interview
Newstalk (The Hard Shoulder): Interview with Peter Donnelly on I Am Not a Dog
Newstalk — The Hard Shoulder
Interview with Peter Donnelly about I Am Not a Dog.
AUTHOR
Peter Donnelly
Biography
Peter Donnelly is an award winning Irish illustrator and author living in Co. Wicklow.
For over 25 years he has collaborated with a wide range of clients both at home and abroad. His style is influenced by mid century art, folk art and 1950/60s animation design. His work can be seen across many brands from Austrian tea boxes and Irish luxury crisps to UK pizza restaurants and Australian magazine editorials. Outside of advertising he is known as a bestselling children’s picture book maker winning the An Post Children’s Book of the Year in 2018 and 2023.
His illustrations have been recognised by the IDI Irish Design Awards, The Creative Club Austria and the German Design Awards as well as being featured in Creative Quarterly: The Journal of Art and Design, 3x3 The Magazine of Contemporary Illustration and Taschen’s Illustration Now!
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In the Media
Interview
LMFM (The Late Lunch): Interview with Peter Donnelly on I Am Not a Dog
LMFM — The Late Lunch
'[The portrayal of] the different types of dogs in the book is magnificent… it is so colourful… I recommend it highly.'
Review
Children's Books Ireland: Review of I Am Not a Dog by Peter Donnelly
Children's Books Ireland
'This is a playful picture book with a gentle message about recognising your own worth. The illustrations are full of warmth and personality.'
Mention
Sunday Independent (If You Only hotlist): I Am Not a Dog by Peter Donnelly
Sunday Independent
'Picture book that looks set to charm young readers and parents alike…A heartwarming addition to an award-winning body of work that combines warmth, wit and richly detailed artwork that have made Donnelly's books such a hit.'
Mention
BookTrust UK: Recommendation for I Am Not a Dog by Peter Donnelly
BookTrust UK
'Sweet and funny…The illustrations give each dog lots of character, particularly our flea-ridden hero.'