‘Alone On My Rock’ written by Smriti Halls, illustrated by Luke Scriven
Picture Book Award 2026 shortlisted title
Goat is delighted to be living a life of peace and solitude on his rock! Sun, sea and blue skies, what more could he possibly want?
Quite a lot, it turns out.
Can he find everything he needs to make his heart content?
Published by HarperCollins
About the author
Smriti Halls worked for the BBC and began a career in children’s publishing and television as a writer and commissioning editor.
She started writing her own books in 2012 and is now published in more than 30 languages worldwide, with bestselling and award-winning titles to her name.
Smriti lives in London with her family and one well behaved dragon named Doris.
About the illustrator
Luke Scriven was encouraged to make art by his grandmother. Working traditionally, he uses a mix of watercolour and gouache to create pictures.
His clients include ITV, Tatler UK, Light & Motion, The Betterment Mayfair, Project Literacy and ASDA.
Luke says: “How amazing to be shortlisted for this award, the energy Shropshire Bookfest focus into primary schools is so inspiring, I feel very honoured indeed! Go Mr Goat!”
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