Viv is an author and illustrator of children’s books, an interactive designer who has published card games and books on games as well as created museum installations, a university lecturer and sometimes performer – encouraging everyone to stay curious, creative, and to keep collaborating.
- VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH TOMORROW! COME ABOARD!
YOU ARE INVITED TO LAUNCH THE FLYING MACHINE OF DREAMS WITH US TOMORROW! Virtual launch, so you can attend from your screen wherever you are. A new poetry collection by Kate Wakeling, Illustrated by Viv Schwarz. Nikki Gamble will be hosting, there will be live performances! - Scrappy Cat Sale
I am doing an artwork sale! Scrappy little cats for £20 each, free postage (UK only). There are also signed books to be had. I need to raise a bit of money towards installing aircon in my tiny flat… Go have… Read more: Scrappy Cat Sale - A love letter to the rain
Here’s a free story from MAUD IS MOVING for you to celebrate that the rain is back.
“This is a tender tale of how items can carry meaning and importance, and of appreciating the things we make, be it through creative pursuits or by spending time with one another.” The Observer about I WIll Haunt This
“One of the most innovative and creative picture book makers we have.”
The Guardian
“Schwarz has touched upon genuine picture book genius.”
Books for Keeps about How to Find Gold
“Courageous, joyous and imaginative, Anna is a hero to enliven us all. This funny manifesto for adventuring with friends, for embracing challenges, for not giving up on looking for gold, whatever form it takes for you is outstanding.”
Playing by the Book about How to Find Gold
“partly a study in counting, and even more the record of a cat’s futile pursuit of personal fulfillment and identity through the acquisition of little red balls of yarn.”
The New York Times Book Review about Counting With Tiny Cat
“Viviane Schwarz’s witty and simple illustrations are a delightful feat of imagination.” Julia Eccleshare about Animals with Tiny Cat
“What’s not to love about a finch undergoing an existential crisis?”
Huffington Post about I am Henry Finch
“Original, thought-provoking and very funny.”
The Bookseller about I am Henry Finch
“Ideal for inquisitive kids”
The Times about I am Henry Finch
“wonderfully interactive, witty and charming”
The Sunday Times about There are Cats in this Book
“Funny and original… Magic!”
The Sunday Times about There are No Cats in this Book
“hilarious and down-and-dirty”
The New York Times about Cheese Belongs to You
“a wonderful, unbridled book”
The Guardian about Cheese Belongs to You
“A wonderful, interactive story.”
The Bookseller about Is there a Dog in this Book?
“Every line has an energy and a drama of its own.”
Books for Keeps about Is there a Dog in this Book?
“This one will be asked for again and again”
Publisher’s Weekly about Is there a Dog in this Book?
“This is the BEST book about robot building I have read. EVER.”
Philip Ardagh about Welcome to your Awesome Robot
