Rikin Parekh (Mr Rik)
@rikinparekh.bsky.social
Children's Book Illustrator/Author.
Primary School TA/Ronin.
Represented by Holroyde Cartey
Clients include: Bloomsbury, Walker, DFB, Picadilly Press, Faber, Hachette and PRH.
Pizza Eater extraordinaire.
www.rikinparekh.com
Primary School TA/Ronin.
Represented by Holroyde Cartey
Clients include: Bloomsbury, Walker, DFB, Picadilly Press, Faber, Hachette and PRH.
Pizza Eater extraordinaire.
www.rikinparekh.com
Really wowed over to see #CharlieAndTheChristmasFactory trending at #1 for Short Stories for Young Readers on Amazon!
Such a fun book to illustrate; all the Authors involved wrote such fun text to work with :)
Shop local, too if you can🙏
@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart
Such a fun book to illustrate; all the Authors involved wrote such fun text to work with :)
Shop local, too if you can🙏
@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart
November 7, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Really wowed over to see #CharlieAndTheChristmasFactory trending at #1 for Short Stories for Young Readers on Amazon!
Such a fun book to illustrate; all the Authors involved wrote such fun text to work with :)
Shop local, too if you can🙏
@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart
Such a fun book to illustrate; all the Authors involved wrote such fun text to work with :)
Shop local, too if you can🙏
@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart
November 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
October 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Forgot to post here 🤦🏽♂️ but here's my COVER REVEAL for the latest #picturebook I've illustrated, #StickyMildred!
Written by the lovely @alastairc.com and published by @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social, it'll be out on 12.02.26, so please preorder for fun and chaos!
Written by the lovely @alastairc.com and published by @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social, it'll be out on 12.02.26, so please preorder for fun and chaos!
October 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Forgot to post here 🤦🏽♂️ but here's my COVER REVEAL for the latest #picturebook I've illustrated, #StickyMildred!
Written by the lovely @alastairc.com and published by @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social, it'll be out on 12.02.26, so please preorder for fun and chaos!
Written by the lovely @alastairc.com and published by @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social, it'll be out on 12.02.26, so please preorder for fun and chaos!
King Raj's pet was a crocodile.
It was small and friendly,
And loved to smile...
...a very little smile for a little crocodile.
#doodle #drawing #sketch
#silly #poem
#nonsense #nonsensical
#croc #crocodile #crocodile #king #raj
#childrensbookillustration #illustratorsofinstagram
#kidlitart
It was small and friendly,
And loved to smile...
...a very little smile for a little crocodile.
#doodle #drawing #sketch
#silly #poem
#nonsense #nonsensical
#croc #crocodile #crocodile #king #raj
#childrensbookillustration #illustratorsofinstagram
#kidlitart
October 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
King Raj's pet was a crocodile.
It was small and friendly,
And loved to smile...
...a very little smile for a little crocodile.
#doodle #drawing #sketch
#silly #poem
#nonsense #nonsensical
#croc #crocodile #crocodile #king #raj
#childrensbookillustration #illustratorsofinstagram
#kidlitart
It was small and friendly,
And loved to smile...
...a very little smile for a little crocodile.
#doodle #drawing #sketch
#silly #poem
#nonsense #nonsensical
#croc #crocodile #crocodile #king #raj
#childrensbookillustration #illustratorsofinstagram
#kidlitart
October 23, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Twice in one day I've seen authors promote their books (on TV and Socials) and not mention the Illustrator.
We're all magicians trying to create magic.
#PleaseRememberYourIllustrator
We're all magicians trying to create magic.
#PleaseRememberYourIllustrator
October 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Twice in one day I've seen authors promote their books (on TV and Socials) and not mention the Illustrator.
We're all magicians trying to create magic.
#PleaseRememberYourIllustrator
We're all magicians trying to create magic.
#PleaseRememberYourIllustrator
Twice in one day I've seen authors promote their books (on TV and Socials) and not mention the Illustrator.
We're all magicians trying to create magic.
#PleaseRememberYourIllustrator
We're all magicians trying to create magic.
#PleaseRememberYourIllustrator
October 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Twice in one day I've seen authors promote their books (on TV and Socials) and not mention the Illustrator.
We're all magicians trying to create magic.
#PleaseRememberYourIllustrator
We're all magicians trying to create magic.
#PleaseRememberYourIllustrator
STICKY MILDRED, illustrated by me and written by the FAB @alastairc.com is coming SOON!
Pre-order and get 25% off from Waterstones with code OCTOBER25 👉
tinyurl.com/Pre-order-St...
#WPreorder #picturebook #funnybook
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
#KidLitUk #StickyMildred
Pre-order and get 25% off from Waterstones with code OCTOBER25 👉
tinyurl.com/Pre-order-St...
#WPreorder #picturebook #funnybook
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
#KidLitUk #StickyMildred
October 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
STICKY MILDRED, illustrated by me and written by the FAB @alastairc.com is coming SOON!
Pre-order and get 25% off from Waterstones with code OCTOBER25 👉
tinyurl.com/Pre-order-St...
#WPreorder #picturebook #funnybook
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
#KidLitUk #StickyMildred
Pre-order and get 25% off from Waterstones with code OCTOBER25 👉
tinyurl.com/Pre-order-St...
#WPreorder #picturebook #funnybook
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
#KidLitUk #StickyMildred
Happy #BookshopDay!
We all owe bookshops AND those precious Booksellers so much.
@booksaremybag.bsky.social
#bookshop #thankyou
We all owe bookshops AND those precious Booksellers so much.
@booksaremybag.bsky.social
#bookshop #thankyou
October 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Happy #BookshopDay!
We all owe bookshops AND those precious Booksellers so much.
@booksaremybag.bsky.social
#bookshop #thankyou
We all owe bookshops AND those precious Booksellers so much.
@booksaremybag.bsky.social
#bookshop #thankyou
#TotallyChaoticHistoryTheStoneAgeRunsWild! publishes on the 3RD JULY!
Pre-order now if you haven’t already!
shorturl.at/tB9jO
PERFECT for all beings aged 8-12 AND ABOVE!
Silly, fun drawings by me, written by Public Historian @gregjenner.bsky.social and Archaeologist@brennawalks.bsky.social!
Pre-order now if you haven’t already!
shorturl.at/tB9jO
PERFECT for all beings aged 8-12 AND ABOVE!
Silly, fun drawings by me, written by Public Historian @gregjenner.bsky.social and Archaeologist@brennawalks.bsky.social!
June 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
#TotallyChaoticHistoryTheStoneAgeRunsWild! publishes on the 3RD JULY!
Pre-order now if you haven’t already!
shorturl.at/tB9jO
PERFECT for all beings aged 8-12 AND ABOVE!
Silly, fun drawings by me, written by Public Historian @gregjenner.bsky.social and Archaeologist@brennawalks.bsky.social!
Pre-order now if you haven’t already!
shorturl.at/tB9jO
PERFECT for all beings aged 8-12 AND ABOVE!
Silly, fun drawings by me, written by Public Historian @gregjenner.bsky.social and Archaeologist@brennawalks.bsky.social!
Less than 23 hours left to bid on my #bookmarks for the #BookmarkProject!
All funds go towards the #KatiyoSacredHeartPrimarySchool in #Zimbabwe.
My bookmarks (The Rainbow Snake and Super Alligator) can be found here:
tinyurl.com/bdhux5tr
#illustration #drawing
All funds go towards the #KatiyoSacredHeartPrimarySchool in #Zimbabwe.
My bookmarks (The Rainbow Snake and Super Alligator) can be found here:
tinyurl.com/bdhux5tr
#illustration #drawing
May 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Less than 23 hours left to bid on my #bookmarks for the #BookmarkProject!
All funds go towards the #KatiyoSacredHeartPrimarySchool in #Zimbabwe.
My bookmarks (The Rainbow Snake and Super Alligator) can be found here:
tinyurl.com/bdhux5tr
#illustration #drawing
All funds go towards the #KatiyoSacredHeartPrimarySchool in #Zimbabwe.
My bookmarks (The Rainbow Snake and Super Alligator) can be found here:
tinyurl.com/bdhux5tr
#illustration #drawing
Thank you @spread-the-word.bsky.social #DeptfordLiteratureFestival & #DeptfordLounge for having me today!
Lots of animal character drawings created but lots of enthusiastic children!
@rashmiwriting.bsky.social I'm drawing Cow from #YesYouCanCow! @faberbooks.bsky.social
BIGUP the Volunteers too!
Lots of animal character drawings created but lots of enthusiastic children!
@rashmiwriting.bsky.social I'm drawing Cow from #YesYouCanCow! @faberbooks.bsky.social
BIGUP the Volunteers too!
March 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Thank you @spread-the-word.bsky.social #DeptfordLiteratureFestival & #DeptfordLounge for having me today!
Lots of animal character drawings created but lots of enthusiastic children!
@rashmiwriting.bsky.social I'm drawing Cow from #YesYouCanCow! @faberbooks.bsky.social
BIGUP the Volunteers too!
Lots of animal character drawings created but lots of enthusiastic children!
@rashmiwriting.bsky.social I'm drawing Cow from #YesYouCanCow! @faberbooks.bsky.social
BIGUP the Volunteers too!
March 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Excited to receive the Italian edition of #CharlieAndTheChristmasFactory, #CharlieELaFabricaDelNataleEAltriRacconti
Thank you, Salani Editore!
Translated by #DanieleValentina, #AlessiaMazzotta, and #FrancescoSpagnol
Thank you, Salani Editore!
Translated by #DanieleValentina, #AlessiaMazzotta, and #FrancescoSpagnol
March 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Excited to receive the Italian edition of #CharlieAndTheChristmasFactory, #CharlieELaFabricaDelNataleEAltriRacconti
Thank you, Salani Editore!
Translated by #DanieleValentina, #AlessiaMazzotta, and #FrancescoSpagnol
Thank you, Salani Editore!
Translated by #DanieleValentina, #AlessiaMazzotta, and #FrancescoSpagnol
'Disaster Diaries: The Worst Show Ever' is coming soon and if you pre-order from Waterstones THIS WEEKEND, you can save 25% off RRP using the code PREORDER25.
This offer ends at 23.59 on Monday 24th February
tinyurl.com/2e9nvypc
@joannanadin.bsky.social
#WPreorder #ChildrensBook
This offer ends at 23.59 on Monday 24th February
tinyurl.com/2e9nvypc
@joannanadin.bsky.social
#WPreorder #ChildrensBook
February 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
'Disaster Diaries: The Worst Show Ever' is coming soon and if you pre-order from Waterstones THIS WEEKEND, you can save 25% off RRP using the code PREORDER25.
This offer ends at 23.59 on Monday 24th February
tinyurl.com/2e9nvypc
@joannanadin.bsky.social
#WPreorder #ChildrensBook
This offer ends at 23.59 on Monday 24th February
tinyurl.com/2e9nvypc
@joannanadin.bsky.social
#WPreorder #ChildrensBook
'Totally Chaotic History: The Stone Age Runs Wild!' by @gregjenner.bsky.social @brennawalks.bsky.social & me is coming soon & if you pre-order from Waterstones THIS WEEKEND, you can save 25% off RRP using the code PREORDER25.
This offer ends at 23.59 on Monday 24th February
rb.gy/c1fk6z
#WPreorder
This offer ends at 23.59 on Monday 24th February
rb.gy/c1fk6z
#WPreorder
February 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
'Totally Chaotic History: The Stone Age Runs Wild!' by @gregjenner.bsky.social @brennawalks.bsky.social & me is coming soon & if you pre-order from Waterstones THIS WEEKEND, you can save 25% off RRP using the code PREORDER25.
This offer ends at 23.59 on Monday 24th February
rb.gy/c1fk6z
#WPreorder
This offer ends at 23.59 on Monday 24th February
rb.gy/c1fk6z
#WPreorder
Yesterday was #nationalhouseplantsday, and I love my #snakeplant 🥰
#illustration #childrensbookillustration
#illustration #childrensbookillustration
January 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Yesterday was #nationalhouseplantsday, and I love my #snakeplant 🥰
#illustration #childrensbookillustration
#illustration #childrensbookillustration
Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful #Christmas and #NewYear.
Thank you to those who have supported and championed me, I am deeply humbled, and I appreciate the good vibes.
Watching #TheMuppetMovie, something that resonates Christmas to me!
Peace and love to all 🕉🙏🏽❤️
Thank you to those who have supported and championed me, I am deeply humbled, and I appreciate the good vibes.
Watching #TheMuppetMovie, something that resonates Christmas to me!
Peace and love to all 🕉🙏🏽❤️
December 24, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful #Christmas and #NewYear.
Thank you to those who have supported and championed me, I am deeply humbled, and I appreciate the good vibes.
Watching #TheMuppetMovie, something that resonates Christmas to me!
Peace and love to all 🕉🙏🏽❤️
Thank you to those who have supported and championed me, I am deeply humbled, and I appreciate the good vibes.
Watching #TheMuppetMovie, something that resonates Christmas to me!
Peace and love to all 🕉🙏🏽❤️
SUPER EXCITING POST!
#DisasterDiariesTheWorstBirthdayEver written by @joannanadin.bsky.social & illustrated by me!
Out on the 16th January 2025, preorder from all good #Bookshops NOW!
#childrensbook
CHAOS ENSUES when #DaffodilPatterson tries to plan her birthday, helped by her best friend, #Nirmal!
#DisasterDiariesTheWorstBirthdayEver written by @joannanadin.bsky.social & illustrated by me!
Out on the 16th January 2025, preorder from all good #Bookshops NOW!
#childrensbook
CHAOS ENSUES when #DaffodilPatterson tries to plan her birthday, helped by her best friend, #Nirmal!
December 12, 2024 at 1:12 PM
SUPER EXCITING POST!
#DisasterDiariesTheWorstBirthdayEver written by @joannanadin.bsky.social & illustrated by me!
Out on the 16th January 2025, preorder from all good #Bookshops NOW!
#childrensbook
CHAOS ENSUES when #DaffodilPatterson tries to plan her birthday, helped by her best friend, #Nirmal!
#DisasterDiariesTheWorstBirthdayEver written by @joannanadin.bsky.social & illustrated by me!
Out on the 16th January 2025, preorder from all good #Bookshops NOW!
#childrensbook
CHAOS ENSUES when #DaffodilPatterson tries to plan her birthday, helped by her best friend, #Nirmal!
Thank you SO MUCH @colinwest.bsky.social for sending me a copy of Pick and Mix Poetry, Children's verses chosen by Julia Donaldson and illustrated wonderfully by #BeckyThorns!
Just so much FUN!
#KidLitUK #kidlitart #poetry
@panmacmillan.bsky.social
Just so much FUN!
#KidLitUK #kidlitart #poetry
@panmacmillan.bsky.social
December 8, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Thank you SO MUCH @colinwest.bsky.social for sending me a copy of Pick and Mix Poetry, Children's verses chosen by Julia Donaldson and illustrated wonderfully by #BeckyThorns!
Just so much FUN!
#KidLitUK #kidlitart #poetry
@panmacmillan.bsky.social
Just so much FUN!
#KidLitUK #kidlitart #poetry
@panmacmillan.bsky.social