Birdblock Board Book

Christopher Franceschelli is a seasoned publisher, editor and creator of children’s books. He currently runs Chronicle’s Handprint imprint and the SmartInk packaging company. A born-and-raised New Yorker, Franceschelli lives with his family in Brooklyn.

David Partington is an illustrator based in Bristol, UK. His influences range from mid-century design to Saturday morning cartoons. As part of Peski Studio he enjoys screen printing, a process which often informs his approach to illustration. David’s work can be seen on children’s books, food packaging and jumbo floor puzzles around the world. He especially enjoys creating characters. He has illustrated the Hello Dinosaur series for Campbell, including Diplodocus and Tyrannosaurus rex.