Kathy Urban

Kathy Urban is a children's book writer and journalist who has reported on news, entertainment and environmental stories for more than a decade.

Her books are inspired by her experiences as a parent and cherished childhood recollections of muddy forest adventures, building homes for tiny insects and a shelf filled with Astrid Lindgren books.

Her debut picture book, Hop Lola Hop, first published in 2022. The series has since grown to three titles.

Kathy's latest book is set to release at the end of 2024.

'Kind Little Hands' is an inspirational story about a young boy who saves an exhausted bee from the streets of a busy city. With guidance from his beloved grandpa, he gently cares for the tired bee and helps it back to full health.

An advocate of reading, Kathy is passionate about promoting a life-long love of literature in the very young.

As well as the UK, Kathy has lived in the US, Denmark and Germany, and now calls Dubai her home.