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‘This That What’ written by Katy Ashworth, illustrated by Colleen Larmour

Picture Book Award 2026 shortlisted title

“Here I am, little Kiki Dime. I have a brain that’s hullaballoo.

“It buzzes all day and most of the night. It buzzes when I’m sat on the loo.”

Kiki’s brain goes a mile a minute – and sometimes she wishes it would just stop!

This That What brings us inside Kiki’s mind and celebrates the way she thinks, as well as offering ways to help direct Kiki’s creativity and energy.

Published by Puffin Books (Penguin RandomHouse)

About the Author

Katy Ashworth is a TV presenter, performer, actor and writer best known for her work on BBC’s CBeebies, where she brought joy to millions of children and families. With a background in musical theatre, comedy, and devised performance, Katy’s career spans television, theatre, and voiceover work, including roles in Justin’s House, I Can Cook and numerous radio and audiobook productions.

Katy is also a jazz and soul vocalist, a public speaker and the founder of The Play Project, which delivers creative art and play workshops to support children’s mental health and well-being in schools and organisations.

Alongside her creative work, Katy is training as a play therapist, deepening her commitment to using play and creativity to nurture children’s emotional well-being.

Instagram: @katyashworthhere


About the Illustrator

Colleen Larmour is a picture book maker from Lisburn, Northern Ireland, where she lives with her family. She studied at Liverpool School of Art and on the master’s course in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art.

She is the author of A Crocodile Should Never Skip Breakfast and has illustrated several books including Our Green City, which won two awards. She was shortlisted in the 2024 World Illustration Awards.

Find out more about Colleen Larmour here: https://colleenlarmour.com/

Instagram: @colleenlarmour

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