Claire Goble (she/her)
Claire Goble is an illustrator, animator and designer from London. Previous clients include the BBC, CBeebies, Nickleodeon and TATE. She has illustrated a series of children’s books for Thames & Hudson that are sold worldwide.
Storytelling is at the heart of her practice. She likes to explore difficult subjects and bring them to life with humour and colour. ‘CHOP CHOP - The gory story of Henry VIII’ was selected for the dPICTUS Unpublished Picturebook Showcase 6.
Claire loves to experiment with printmaking and mixed media. The materials she uses for each project are always led by the characters and story.
She has enjoyed every minute of the MA and is excited to see where this journey takes her next.
Website: www.clairegoble.com
Instagram: @clairegobleillustrator
Email: claire@clairegoble.com
CHOP CHOP - The gory story of Henry VIII
A picturebook in fairytale form about Henry VIII. Retelling this gruesome story with humour, in an exciting and original way and hoping to get young readers hooked on history. Selected for the dPICTUS Unpublished Picturebook Showcase 6 2025.
the spooky alphabet
The Spooky Alphabet is a hide-and-seek alphabet picturebook aiming to strike just the right balance of scary and fun.
Mr Flamingo and the Crocodile
Very loosely based on true stories and just a little bit silly, this picturebook is a cautionary tale of greed, discontent and the dangers of excess.
