About Us
Writer: Samantha Childs
Samantha Childs is a an award-winning author from Southern California. She has a BA with Honors in Literature from Claremont McKenna College, a JD from UCLA School of Law, and an MFA in Nonfiction Writing from Columbia University. Her French bulldog, Henri, inspired her first children's book, which is now used worldwide to teach children
Samantha Childs is a an award-winning author from Southern California. She has a BA with Honors in Literature from Claremont McKenna College, a JD from UCLA School of Law, and an MFA in Nonfiction Writing from Columbia University. Her French bulldog, Henri, inspired her first children's book, which is now used worldwide to teach children about kindness, belonging, and bullying prevention. Follow Sam's writing at www.substack.com/@samanthaachilds
Illustrator: Hannah Farr
Hannah Farr is an award-winning British illustrator and pet portraiture artist. She earned a BA with Honors in Illustration from Plymouth College of Arts. She spends her days capturing people's fur babies with love and energy in paint form, traveling, working on her online shop www.hannahfarr.co.uk, and playing with her dogs Maggie, Megan
Hannah Farr is an award-winning British illustrator and pet portraiture artist. She earned a BA with Honors in Illustration from Plymouth College of Arts. She spends her days capturing people's fur babies with love and energy in paint form, traveling, working on her online shop www.hannahfarr.co.uk, and playing with her dogs Maggie, Megan, and Marnie. Hannah lives and paints in beautiful Cornwall, England.
Star: Henri Le Frenchie
Henri (pronounced "Henry") is Samantha's French bulldog, and the star of Henri and the Magnificent Snort. Henri inspired, delighted, and touched hearts all over the world, directly and through his famous instagram account @henrilefrenchie. Henri brought joy and love and sunshine wherever he went, and he continues to do so within the pages
Henri (pronounced "Henry") is Samantha's French bulldog, and the star of Henri and the Magnificent Snort. Henri inspired, delighted, and touched hearts all over the world, directly and through his famous instagram account @henrilefrenchie. Henri brought joy and love and sunshine wherever he went, and he continues to do so within the pages of this book and whenever you think of him. Learn more about him in the pages of his book, and at www.instagram.com/henrilefrenchie
Book Designer: Lee-May Lim
Lee-May Lim is a highly experienced and award-winning British book designer. She earned a BA with Honors in Graphic and Media Design from the University of Arts London. She spent the first 15 years of her career working in London publishing houses and has spent the last 7 years as a Freelance book designer working across all sorts of genr
Lee-May Lim is a highly experienced and award-winning British book designer. She earned a BA with Honors in Graphic and Media Design from the University of Arts London. She spent the first 15 years of her career working in London publishing houses and has spent the last 7 years as a Freelance book designer working across all sorts of genres of books from Children’s books to Adult lifestyle. Lee-May works from her home studio in the Royal County of Berkshire in England.
Learn more about Lee-May at www.leemaydesigner.myportfolio.com/home
Translator for Bilingual Edition: Griz Calderon
Griz Calderon is an award-winning storyteller and translator. Her debut collection, Chronicles of the Grim Reaper, invites readers to explore life, death, and everything in between through a more compassionate lens. She’s a passionate animal rescuer, music lover, and community advocate. She shares her life with four rescue dogs and lives
Griz Calderon is an award-winning storyteller and translator. Her debut collection, Chronicles of the Grim Reaper, invites readers to explore life, death, and everything in between through a more compassionate lens. She’s a passionate animal rescuer, music lover, and community advocate. She shares her life with four rescue dogs and lives by the words engraved on her daily-worn bracelet: Love and be loved. Learn more about Griz and her writing at www.grizcalderon.com
Extras... Behind the Story
The Inspiration
Henri and the Magnificent Snort was inspired by the author's childhood experiences of being bullied when starting a new middle school. These experiences are interwoven within the book with the true story and lovable characteristics of the author's dog, Henri the Frenchie, and his journey moving from New York City to Southern California. A
Henri and the Magnificent Snort was inspired by the author's childhood experiences of being bullied when starting a new middle school. These experiences are interwoven within the book with the true story and lovable characteristics of the author's dog, Henri the Frenchie, and his journey moving from New York City to Southern California. And, like in the best times in life, there is a little extra magic sprinkled on top.
The Dogs
Fun Fact: Almost every pup illustrated within the pages of Henri and the Magnificent Snort is a dog in real life! They are the dogs and doggie angels of the author's family, friends, and Instagram friends - all lovingly painted by Hannah Farr. Go to The Dog Gallery to see pictures of the pups from the story and how to search for them inside your book!
Follow Us On Social Media
Instagram Sites
To learn more about the book and the story behind it, follow our new site on Instagram: @HenriandtheMagnificentSnort
To learn more about the book's star, Henri Le Frenchie, follow: @henrilefrenchie
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