Hi, I’m Jo Lindley

Author | Illustrator | Muralist | Event Provider

Bringing stories to life — on the page, on the wall, and in the classroom.

A colorful illustration with lush green tropical leaves surrounding the text 'Don't Tread on Me,' with a cartoon snake and some animals like a butterfly, a tiger, and a monkey in a jungle setting. The text 'by Jo Lindley' is also visible.
A cartoon leopard with yellow fur and black spots is laying on a tree branch in a jungle, reaching out to a small green lizard that is making an 'aaaah!' sound. The leopard is surprised and has a large pink speech bubble with 'RAWR!' written inside.
Various cartoon cheetahs and frogs engaged in playful activities with speech bubbles showing sounds like "ZZZ", "blah!", "RIBBIT!", and sound effects like "ROAR!", all illustrated in bright colors.
Colorful illustration of a bat with purple and pink wings standing on a dark blue background with white stars, and the text 'This bat is not cute' in white and blue letters, signed 'Jo Lindley' at the bottom.
A cartoon bat with purple fur, large pink inner ears, and a pig nose, flying in front of a full moon with the words 'BOO!' written on it. The background is a night sky with stars and black tree branches.
A colorful illustration of a fruit stand with orange trees and boxes of oranges. The stand has a sign with the word 'Orange' and orange slices, along with a smaller sign that says 'Open.' A child in a blue shirt and green boots stands in front of the
A cartoon illustration showing a young boy, a dog, and a large pile of oranges with green leaves. The boy is running toward the dog, which appears happy, with some oranges scattered on the ground.
Illustration of a girl with black hair in a blue checkered sweater and green boots, picking oranges from a tree, holding some oranges, and walking on a white background.
Cover of a book titled 'Chi Chi and the Panda' with a panda bear illustration surrounded by bamboo on a red background. The authors are Maisie Chan and Jo Lindley, and there's a red circular stamp that says 'A true story' on the bottom right.
Two pandas, one adult and one baby, sitting on a grassy patch in a bamboo forest near a river with a waterfall in the background. The adult panda is holding a bamboo stalk, and the baby panda appears curious. There is a red butterfly flying in the sk
Illustration of multiple blue wolves with varying expressions, one with a bicycle, and one with pink curly hair, set against a light yellow background. The drawing includes speech and sound effects like "buzzz!" and "Arr!".
A festive winter scene with children and adults outside a decorated house during snowfall. People are engaged in activities like building a snowman, skating, and carrying gifts. A large Christmas tree stands decorated in front of the house, which has
An older man with gray hair and a blue sweater is kneeling and holding a Christmas ornament. A young girl with brown hair and a pink sweater looks worried as they are surrounded by Christmas decorations, a yellow box, and a ginger cat with an arched
Cartoon of a happy orange tabby cat with a red bow tie, digging into the soil with a gardening tool, surrounded by large carrots with green tops and a pink worm with a fishing hook in the soil.
Cartoon cat wearing a yellow hat and red scarf holding a hammer in one hand and a sign with a crossed-out bunny symbol in the other, standing on a green mat with a table of cake in front, in a rainy outdoor scene with worms and plants.
A cute cartoon squirrel with a bushy tail, sitting on the ground with a curious expression, near a small pine cone and a branch with a leaf.
A cartoon squirrel with a large bushy tail, standing on the ground among pumpkins and purple and pink plants, with green grass and a few yellow flowers nearby.
Illustration of a squirrel on a tree branch with colorful leaves and two birds below.
Illustration of a blue hippopotamus wearing rainbow-colored scarf, standing on snow with a white monkey waving at the viewer, with the text 'HIGGY' above and 'to Lindley' below.
Two cartoon hippos and a cartoon yeti on a snow-covered landscape with a light blue background. One hippo is sitting on a sled with a big smile, the other hippo stands with a cheerful expression, and a yeti stands beside them with a grumpy face.
Two fantasy elf-like characters with blue hair and purple skin, dressed in red overalls, holding a glowing green gem.
Two children riding bicycles on a paved path, one girl with glasses and long hair, and one boy with curly hair and a helmet, both smiling, with a basket on each bike.
A cartoon spider with a fluffy face, big eyes, and polka-dot body hanging upside down in a barn, surrounded by spider webs on the ceiling and hay bales on the ground.
Black and white illustration of a scene with four children and an eccentric woman. The children look curious or concerned as they face the woman, who is dressed in a fancy, old-fashioned dress with her arms outstretched, and speaking or performing.
A cartoon scene of children at a birthday party with a clown on a circus ride decorated with lights. The children are excited, watching the clown who is holding a wand. The background shows a painting of a character on the wall.
Black and white illustration of children walking in a line, led by a girl with glasses and a book, an octopus with a human face, and a boy holding a paper in front of them.
A cartoon scene with a large plant with tentacle-like arms holding a first aid kit with a cross, surrounded by children and adults having fun with food, drinks, and snacks, with various objects and splashes around.
Black and white illustration of four children floating in space surrounded by stars and swirling lines. One child is holding a globe that contains a spaceship inside, and the others are reaching and looking at it.
Cartoon illustration of a chaotic battle scene with characters fighting among flying objects, explosions, and lightning strikes.
Colorful cartoon illustration featuring a blue monkey with a yellow face, holding pink skis, and a blue rabbit with pink ears, surrounded by abstract shapes and bright colors.
Cartoon illustration of a smiling star character wearing a red party hat, with pink limbs, roller skates, holding a gift box, standing on a colorful abstract background.
Colorful wall art depicting a cartoon blue dinosaur with a happy expression, surrounded by stars and a speech bubble with the word 'PRESENT' in pink and white letters.
Large colorful mural on a city wall depicting cartoon insects and greenery. The background of the mural is blue with various shades of green for plants, with insects such as a bee, ladybug, caterpillars, snail, worm, and a dragonfly smiling among the
Colorful mural on a building wall depicting children playing soccer, a girl in a wheelchair, and space-themed elements like planets and stars.

Work with me

For children’s book enquiries, please contact Hannah Whitty at The Plum Agency, or find out more on my dedicated books page

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For murals and events please contact me directly, or find out more on my dedicated murals and events pages

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