Rebecca Cobb

Rebecca Cobb’s name might ring a bell if you've ever snuggled up with a little one and a storybook, or caught a gentle, whimsical animation on TV. She’s not just dabbling in the world of children’s tales—she’s left her fingerprints all over it. In 2024, she had a hand in “That Christmas,” a film that’s basically a cozy holiday sweater come to life. This isn’t your typical shiny, over-the-top Christmas flick. Instead, it dives into those quieter, bittersweet corners of the holiday, where family isn’t always perfect, gifts aren’t always wrapped neatly, and sometimes the best memories come from the messiest moments. Kids and grownups both will probably spot themselves somewhere in the tangle of characters—awkward uncles, stubborn grandmas, wide-eyed kids who want magic to be real. Before that, Rebecca’s illustrations and gentle storytelling graced “CBeebies Bedtime Story,” a long-running TV staple for parents desperate to wind their kids down. She’s got this knack for making even the smallest story beats feel big and important, which is probably why Julia Donaldson—yep, the “Gruffalo” legend herself—wanted Rebecca involved in “The Magical World of Julia Donaldson.” That 2020 project pulled back the curtain on Donaldson’s universe, and Rebecca’s touch made it feel even more enchanting. Honestly, her style’s recognizable: soft, expressive, not afraid to tug at your heart a little. She’s basically the secret ingredient in a lot of stories that stick with you, long after the credits roll or the last page turns.