Arena Welcomes New Artist: Joe Lillington
We are thrilled to introduce Joe Lillington, an exciting new talent to our roster. Joe is a recent graduate from University College Falmouth and already has two picture books under his belt.
We Are Giants Cover Illustration by Kristyna Litten
Debut author Amber Lee Dodd's recently published book, We Are Giants, is beautifully illustrated by Arena illustrator Kristyna Litten, whose gorgeously subtle colour palette really compliments the heartwarming story of Sydney and her mum Amy.
Thomas Flintham illustrates To Wee or Not to Wee
The winners of the Blue Peter Best Story Award, author Pamela Butchart and Arena illustrator Thomas Flintham are back with their fifth book in the series, To Wee or Not to Wee. Our heroine, Izzy can't wait to tell her friends what happens in Shakespeare's exciting, scary and humorous plays, full of battles, loads of gore, witches, ghosts and even talking trees - they are the best stories ever.
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Introducing the Magical World of Graham Carter
We are absolutely thrilled to introduce Graham Carter to our talented list. Graham is one of the most intricate and exciting printmakers in the UK. He has been working at the forefront of the printmaking industry for the past 15 years and he has also worked with Animation Studio TickTockRobot on commercial animations for a wide variety of clients.
Alex T. Smith’s Latest Claude: Going for Gold is Published
Award-winning author and illustrator, Alex T. Smith's eighth book in his bestselling Claude series, is published this month by Hodder Children's Books.
Jonny Duddle’s Cave of Doom, Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Award
We all like a good laugh and what can be better to get your child hooked on reading than sharing a funny book with them? Former Children's Laureate, Michael Rosen, has announced the shortlist for the first ever Laugh out Loud Book Awards (The Lollies).
Steve May Illustrates the 6th Diary of Dennis the Menace: The Great Escape!
Two years ago, Steve May's dream came true when he landed his dream job of illustrating his favourite comic book hero, Dennis the Menace. This month sees the publication of the sixth and final book, The Diary of Dennis the Menace: The Great Escape, (Puffin) written by Steven Butler.
Animal Babies – Thomas Flintham’s New Picture Book for Toddlers
Learn the names for baby animals and their parents in this new picture book by the acclaimed Thomas Flintham. Animal Babies is the newest title in an early-concept toddler series from Scholastic.
Alex T. Smith Just William Cover Illustration
Continuing their new Just William collection, Macmillan asked Alex T. Smith to interpret Richmal Compton's much-loved schoolboy for the cover of William In Trouble.
Blue & Bertie – Kristyna Litten’s New Picture Book
Watch out for Kristyna Litten's delightful new picture book, Blue & Bertie (Simon & Schuster) which hits the book shelves this month and is already attracting some lovely reviews. Kristyna's tale is about Bertie, a lost giraffe who unexpectedly finds a new friend called Blue, who makes him look at the world with a different perspective and shows him how to embrace differences.