Sarah Garland has written and illustrated over forty picture books and adventure stories for young children. She is best known for her warm and witty portrayals of family relationships, and for her outstanding work for preschool picture books.

Her board book SPLASH! was selected for the Bookstart scheme to be given away nationally as part of a free pack for new mothers. She has won several awards including a Smarties Prize for SHADOWS ON THE BARN.

In autumn 2007 Frances Lincoln published EDDIE'S KITCHEN, (sequel to the highly successful EDDIE'S GARDEN), promoting healthy eating for preschool children. Over the next two years they will republish Sarah's classic preschool series COMING AND GOING, starting with GOING TO PLAYSCHOOL and DOING THE GARDEN.

She lives in the beautiful village of Chedworth in the Cotswolds with
her husband, artist David Garland.