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Elle Rowley Author

Clare Therese Gray is a surface pattern designer, author, and illustrator. She lives in Hampshire with her husband and young family and takes inspiration from her rural surroundings. Her love for nature can be seen in her artwork and illustrations, like those created for Agnes and the Sheep.

Elle Rowley is the CEO of the successful company "Solly Baby" that creates simple but stylish wraps for mothers to hold their baby in. Solly Baby has been featured in various forms of media, including Vogue, Parents magazine, Martha Stewart, and the Today show. Since starting her business, Elle has been included in Fawn Design's Inspiring Women series and has gained a strong social media presence with over 14.6k Instagram followers. Elle's love for her family and animals is what inspired her to write the hilarious, heart-warming story of Agnes and the Sheep.