Sean E Avery is a primary art teacher, author-illustrator, graphic designer and public speaker born in South Africa; living in Perth, Western Australia. Nationally, he’s best known as the creator of the children’s picture books, All Monkeys Love Bananas and Frank's Red Hat.



He loves playing with his little girl, Violet, talking with his wife, Caris, making his baby Oscar laugh, creating art and solving problems. For full bio and accolades:

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Sean makes a living as a primary school teacher; writing, illustrating and designing picture books and graphic novels for kids; and public speaking. He is curious, open-minded and ready to work hard for the things he believes in.

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