Books
Suzie and Blush
Written and illustrated by Sue Rinaldi
Suzie loves to sing and dance and read and dream, but she does these things alone. Because when she becomes the centre of attention, her Blush shows up. At school, Suzie can usually hide Blush well,but when the teacher asks her a question one day, she notices that her cheeks suddenly start to glow . . .
A picture book about a shy girl who overcomes her insecurities. For children ages 5 years and up.
Available from online booksellers (and in shops in the US, Belgium and the Netherlands).
Lenny's Rockpool Adventure
Written by Sue Brown and illustrated by Sue Rinaldi
Lenny is a cheeky little Blenny Fish who loves an adventure. One day though, he finds himself somewhere where he shouldn’t be ... a rock pool. Can you help Lenny find his way back to the sea?
A wonderful book for developing kindness and awareness towards sea creatures whilst working as a team. A perfect book which can be shared with the whole family. For children ages 3 years upwards.
Available from Amazon UK.
The Butterfly That Couldn't Fly
Written by Sue Brown and illustrated by Sue Rinaldi
Surely all butterflies can fly thought Hennie, but one day there was a tap tap on her bedroom window from a very sad butterfly. Maybe this butterfly just needed a little bit of help from a very kind girl.A beautifully illustrated, touching story of a friendship between a young girl and a butterfly.
Primarily aimed at children aged 3-7 years old, this is a perfect book for developing kindness and thoughtfulness towards animals which can be shared with the whole family.
Available from Amazon UK.
Is That Really Santa Claus?
Written by Clare Thomas and illustrated by Sue Rinaldi
It is the run-up to Christmas and Billy is confused. Santa seems to be everywhere but he never looks quite right. Luckily it is not long before a little bit of Christmas Eve magic puts Billy's mind at rest.
Primarily aimed a children ages 3-7 years old, this is a lovely book for the whole family.
Available from Amazon UK.
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About me
"I love creating magical illustrations that tell beautiful and engaging stories. Picture books are where my passion for storytelling comes to life.
Over the years I've been inspired by my own children, as well as those at the school where I've worked for many years. Plus a 1970s childhood full of comics, books and drawing to add to the silliness, wonder and humour in the everyday."
Sue Rinaldi is a children's illustrator inspired by the whimsical, imaginary world of childhood. She trained as a violinist at the Royal College of Music and worked in the publishing department of the BBC Proms for several years. Her love of illustration resurfaced years later when she started her family. Commissions include work for the BBC Proms and London Symphony Orchestra, the charity Music In Hospitals & Care and Christmas card designs for the Royal School of Church Music. Passionate about children's picture books, she has worked on three wonderful titles by self-publishing authors ('Is That Really Santa Claus?' by Clare Thompson, 'The Butterfly that Couldn't Fly' and 'Lenny's Rockpool Adventure' by Suzie Brown). Her first picture book as author-illustrator, 'Suzie and Blush', won a silver medal in the Key Colours Competition 2022, as did her follow-up 'Scruff's Bad Hair Day' in the 2024 event. 'Suzie and Blush' has been published in Belgium, The Netherlands and the US by Clavis, a publisher who aims 'to make children's dreams come true, one book at a time'. It is available in the UK from amazon.co.uk.
If you have picture book or project you would love to collaborate on, please do get in touch via Facebook, Instagram or by email: srinaldi1@sky.com.
