Hello, my name is Gabriel Evans and I’m an Australian children’s book author and illustrator from Western Australia (WA).
With a coffee in hand, I spend my day making heartfelt and humorous picture books in watercolour.
Welcome and enjoy browsing my books, illustrations and sketches – ideally with your own coffee in hand.
A Friend for George
George likes living by the sea, but he often feels lonely. He’d like to have a friend – someone to talk to, someone to share stories with and someone to laugh with. As that’s what friends do!
A charming and heart-warming story about finding a friend and discovering what friendship and being a truly good friend is all about.
Norton and the Borrowing Bear
Wouldn’t it be fun to have a friend living right next door to you? Well, as Norton discovers, it can certainly pose some challenges when that friend wants to borrow all of your favourite things.
Notable book in the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Picture Book of the Year 2022.
Norton and the Bear
Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery? Or is it just annoying? Follow Norton as he attempts to avoid a bear who starts copying his appearance.
Norton and the Bear was a shortlisted book in the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Picture Book of the Year 2021.
A Human for Kingsley
Kingsley had decided to own a human. This was not a decision to be taken lightly. After all, owning a human is a responsibility.
A sweet, tender and deeply funny story about the power of friendship, and one dog’s mission to find his perfect person.
Notable book in the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Early Childhood Book of the Year 2022.
A Job for Kingsley
Kingsley has decided to get a job. This is not a decision to be taken lightly. After all, a job is a BIG responsibility.
A sweet, tender and deeply funny story about the power of friendship, belonging, and one dog’s mission to find the perfect job.
A sequel to international selling picture book, A Human for Kingsley. Released August 2022.
Blue Flower
A gentle exploration of a child’s realisation that it is her individual differences and creativity that make her special.
This is my first collaboration with award-winning author Sonya Hartnett.
Shortlisted in the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Picture Book of the Year 2022.
Ollie and Augustus
A heart-warming story about Ollie’s determination to make sure his big dog, Augustus, is okay when he’s at school.
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