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Lydia Corry

How to draw Pinch from Tindims of Rubbish Island with illustrator Lydia Corry.

Lydia Corry had a blast illustrating The Tindims of Rubbish Island.

Watch the video above for a sneak peek into her work, as she sketches and paints Pinch – a very hairy character!

The tiny Tindims are like the Borrowers-on-Sea, who turn our everyday rubbish into treasure. Discover a world of characters and adventures to inspire conservation.

For ages 5+
Dyslexia-friendly font with pictures on every page
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Part of the Gadgeteers book collection!

The Tindims of Rubbish Island

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