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Cora and the Tattoo Zoo

Thomas Saunders

Illustrated by Thomas Saunders

UpLit Press

Paperback

24pp

ISBN: 978-1-917849-21-0

Fiction

Publication date: 17 March 2026

£7.99

What if your dad’s tattoos came to life when the lights went out?

Cora has always loved her dad’s tattoos. He says each one is a memory he never wants to lose. But why do they sometimes seem to move… and is she the only one who can see it?

One unforgettable night, the ink springs to life and her living room becomes a wild tattoo zoo. Lions sing, octopuses juggle, phoenixes soar … and one very scary dragon doesn’t think he belongs.

As Cora dances through this magical adventure, she uncovers the most special story of all — the one her dad carries in his heart.

A tender and imaginative picture book for ages 4–7 celebrating belonging, bravery, and the special bond between parent and child.

Thomas Saunders

Thomas Saunders is a multi-genre author and illustrator from Hertfordshire, England, whose work spans from heartwarming children’s books to dark, cinematic thrillers. His stories blend imagination, emotion, and human truth — whether through the eyes of a curious child or a detective chasing shadows.

Thomas is the creator of much-loved children’s titles including Tumble the Tiddlewump, Flint the Fireless Dragon, and Cora and the Tattoo Zoo; beautifully illustrated tales that inspire courage, creativity, and kindness.

He is currently working on several new children’s books, each filled with the same warmth and wonder that have defined his storytelling so far.