The Writers of Wales Database

HOWELLS, GRAHAM

Children’s illustrator and writer. Graham was born in Belgium, moving around with his military father until the family settled in Pembrokeshire when he was ten. He liked art and English at school, and his love of fantasy can be seen in his illustrations and stories alike. Merlin Awakes (Pont, 2003) is his first book as author/illustrator, followed by Merlin’s Magical Creatures (Pont, 2008). This title won the prestigious Tir na n-Og English Award for 2009. Graham was presented with the award at a special reception held at the CILIP Cymru annual conference at Llandrindod, Powys. He now lives in Llanelli with his young family.

Selected Publications:
Merlin Awakes / Diwrnod I’r Dewin (Pont, 2003)
Lliwio Cymru / Colouring Wales (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, 2004)
Merlin’s Magical Creatures / Creaduriaid Hud Myrddin Ddewin (Pont, 2008)

Contributed to:
Mungo’s Woodland Tale by Rae Lambert (illustrator) (SPLASH! Publishing Ltd, 1996)
Mungo’s Rainforest Tale by Rae Lambert (illustrator) (SPLASH! Publishing Ltd, 1996)
Mungo Goes North by Rae Lambert (illustrator) (SPLASH! Publishing Ltd, 1996)
Mungo’s Hedgerow Tale by Rae Lambert (illustrator) (SPLASH! Publishing Ltd, 1996)
Mungo Goes West by Rae Lambert (illustrator) (SPLASH! Publishing Ltd, 1996)
Mungo’s Riverbank Tale by Rae Lambert (illustrator) (SPLASH! Publishing Ltd, 1996)
Mungo Goes South by Rae Lambert (illustrator) (SPLASH! Publishing Ltd, 1996)
Mungo Goes East by Rae Lambert (illustrator) (SPLASH! Publishing Ltd, 1996)
Mungo’s World Tour: The Exciting Adventures of Mungo, Lemmy and Albert Ross by Rae Lambert (illustrator) (SPLASH! Publishing Ltd, 1996)
The Spellmakers by Julie Rainsbury (illustrator) (Pont, 1998)
Swynion by Julie Rainsbury (illustrator) (Gomer, 1999)
Dwy Droed Chwith by Jenny Sullivan (illustrator) (Gomer, 1999)
Geiriadur Cynradd Gomer by D.Geraint Lewis (co-illustrator) (Gomer, 1999)
Mi Welais Long yn Hwylio / I Saw a Ship A-Sailing by Sian Lewis (illustrator) (Gomer, 2001)
Fabulous Celtic Beasts / Creaduriaid Rhyfeddol by Helen Emanuel Davies (illustrator) (Pont, 2001)
The Children’s Book of Myths and Legends by Ronne Randall (Illustrator) (Bookmart Ltd, 2002)
Tales of Terror by Nicola Baxter (co-illustrator) (Armadillo Books, 2003)
Rhyfel Y Degwm: Slawer Dydd 1 (Cyfres ’Slawer Dydd) by Mair Wynn Hughes (illustrator) (Gomer, 2003)
Y Llo Gwyn: Slawer Dydd 2 (Cyfres ’Slawer Dydd) by Hilma Lloyd Edwards (illustrator) (Gomer, 2003)
Gwrthryfel Merthyr (Cyfres ’Slawer Dydd) by Janet Davies (illustrator) (Gomer, 2004)
Helpwch Eich Plentyn: Deall Geiriau / Help Your Child: Understanding Words by Elin Meek (illustrator) (Gomer, 2004)
Mr Barafundle and the Rockdragon by Julie Rainsbury (illustrator) (Pont, 2005)
Straeon Y Tylwyth Teg (Straeon Plant Cymru) by Myrddin ap Dafydd (illustrator) (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, 2005)
Mr Penstrwmbl A’r Ddraig Fach by Julie Rainsbury (illustrator) (Gomer, 2005)
Yr Oesoedd Canol Cythryblus (Hanes Atgas) by Catrin Stevens (illustrator) (Gomer, 2005)
Un Pen-blwydd Yn Ormod (Cyfres Gwreichion) by Sioned Lleinau (illustrator) (Gomer, 2006)
Rebecca’s Daughter: A Girl Gets Involved in the Rebecca Riots (Stories of Welsh Life) by Sian Lewis (illustrator) (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, 2006)
Two Left Feet by Jenny Sullivan (illustrator) (Pont, 2006)
Melangell / Hiding Hopcyn by Eiry Palfrey (illustrator) (Pont, 2006)
Y Gwyliau Gorau Erioed by Iola Jons (illustrator) (Gomer, 2006)
12 Awr Y Lembo by Gwawr Eilian Williams (illustrator) (Gomer, 2006)
Sbrowts a Sbageti by Delyth Ifan (illustrator) (Gomer, 2006)
Stories of the Stones (Tales from Wales) / Meini Mawr Cymru (Cyfres Straeon Plant Cymru) by Myrddin ap Dafydd (illustrator) (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, 2007)
Dwylo Brwnt (Cyfres Lleisiau) by Elgan Phillips Davies (illustrator) (Centre for Educational Studies, University of Wales, 2007)
Adnabod Llythrennau / Learning About Letters (Helpwch Eich Plentyn/Help Your Child) by Elin Meek (illustrator) (Gomer, 2007)
Creu Brawddegau / Forming Sentences (Helpwch Eich Plentyn/Help Your Child) by Elin Meek (illustrator) (Gomer, 2007)
Ar Daith / On the Move (Llyfr Hwyl Dwli/Dwli’s Fun Book) by Elin Meek (illustrator) (Gomer, 2007)
Concro’r Byd / Around the World (Llyfr Hwyl Dwli/Dwli’s Fun Book) by Elin Meek (illustrator) (Gomer, 2007)
The M4 Cats by Dafydd Wyn (illustrator) (Y Lolfa, 2008)
Golwg Ar Ddrama, Gyda Sylw Penodol I ’Siwan’ (Ymarferion Cymraeg Ail Iaith Safon Uwch) by Glenys Hughes (illustrator) (Centre for Educational Studies, University of Wales, 2008)
Capten Dan A’r Ruby Ann (Cyfres Straeon Bywyd Cymru) by Sian Lewis (illustrator) (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, 2008)
The Black Knight (Skylarks) by Mick Gower (illustrator) (Evans Brothers Ltd, 2008)
Beowulf and Grendel: v. 15 (Hopscotch Adventures) by Martin Waddell (illustrator) (Franklin Watts, 2009)
Helpwch eich Plentyn/Help Your Child: Hwyl gyda Rhifau/Fun with Numbers by Elin Meek (illustrator) (Gomer, 2009)

Merlin’s Magical Creatures / Creaduriaid Hud Myrddin Ddewin (Pont, 2008)

An interesting reference book to some of the best-known and interesting characters and beings in the mythical world. Can you tell the difference between a ’pwca’ and a ’bwca’, a ’bwbach’ and a ’bwci bo’? No? Help is at hand. This book started life when its author discovered a set of manuscripts in a cave in the remote Carmarthenshire hills. With a foreword by Gwyn Thomas.

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