KRISTYNA LITTEN – NEW MYSTERY CHAPTER BOOK LAUNCHES!
Kristyna Litten’s first book in a brand-new mystery chapter book series, Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Case of the Missing Flower is published this month by Magic Cat Publishing.
DIARMUID Ó CATHAIN – Little-known Facts: The Human Body/Animals
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" From the mysteries and wonders of the natural world to man-made marvels in science, technology, and innovation, planet Earth is full of fun and fascinating things to discover at any age. Although most knowledge can be obtained online today, there is nothing quite like the charm of learning from a book packed with witty writing and illustrations like Diarmuid Ó Catháin’s compelling series on Little-known Facts. Brimming with character, The Human Body edition presents readers with the unique opportunity to explore the extraordinary and unexpected traits and biology of people in an easy-to-remember and visually delightful way."
Other illustration show samples from Diarmuid's portfolio on a children's book theme.
Born and bred in Dublin, Diarmuid Ó Catháin is a freelance illustrator who has worked with a wide range of local and international projects spanning branding, advertising, publishing, packaging design, and animation. His client list includes Philips, Vodafone, Sony, Vodafone, Facebook, Twitter, Pernod, and the Bank of Ireland.
To see more of Diarmuid's work please visit: https://www.nbillustration.co.uk/portfolios/diarmuid-o-cathain/
Nila Aye for Macmillan
Continuing the collaboration between bestselling pre-school author Camilla Reid and illustrator Nila Aye, Who’s Funny? is out now, featuring adorable dinosaurs and their fun little friends; the latest title in this popular board book series full of interactive fun and the cutest characters.
Paperface creates quirky chicken characters for ‘Who Flew The Coop?
Paperface creates quirky chicken characters for 'Who Flew The Coop?'
'Who Flew The Coop?' is a chicken-themed card game created for Quarto, and set for release at the end of this month.
The project involved crafting a series of humorous, mugshot-style portraits for 24 different chicken breeds, each with its own distinct personality. Research into the breeds and collaboration with the client helped shape the characters, ensuring their traits were visually compelling and integral to the gameplay.
Beyond the game cards, Paperface’s illustrations also appear in an accompanying booklet, offering a deeper look into each chicken’s personality and its ‘flight-risk’ rating!
Pre-order here.
DOTTY SUTTON ILLUSTRATES – THE NOTWITCHES
Dotty has created a cast of visually iconic characters from evil aunts to rebellious protagonists in a brand-new middle-grade adventure series published by Chicken House.
ADAM STOWER – NEW MURRAY AND BUN ADVENTURE
We celebrate the return of Adam’s delightful duo in MURRAY THE PIRATE! the third book in this much-loved series, published this month by Harper Collins.
NEW COMIC BOOK FROM ADAM STOWER
We embark on a new intergalactic adventure with Astrochimp, by David Walliams and Adam Stower who unite once again with this hilarious and completely bonkers graphic novel.
JONNY DUDDLE DRAWS DINOSAURS
We celebrate the 10th anniversary of Jonny’s bestselling picture book, Gigantosaurus with the publication of a brand-new book, Doodle with Duddle: How to Draw Dinosaurs, published by Templar Publishing.
FRANCES CASTLE ILLUSTRATES ANIMALS IN WARTIME
The Imperial War Museum’s new colouring book featuring over 25 beautiful hand-drawn scenes by Frances celebrates the amazing stories of how our animal friends have helped humans throughout wartime.
Did you know that over 16 million animals served during the First World War alone? 250,000 pigeons helped deliver important messages during the Second World War! Dogs’ abilities to sniff out hidden mines and to locate wounded people on the battlefield, or bombed out houses have made them invaluable during wartime. Since ancient times animals have helped humans in marvellous ways, showing their incredible bravery, strength and loyalty.
“You can’t help but be enthralled by the stories behind these heroic animals and the unbelievable situation they embarked on, managing to project their characters in simple line drawing has been a fascinating challenge,” said Frances, whose eye-catching and graphic style is perfect for this project.
This is Frances Castle’s second colouring book collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, following on from their World War Two Planes Colouring Book, published in 2023. She’s also illustrated other projects for them including their EXPLORE! A Kid’s Guide to the IWM London.
Frances Castle is represented by Arena Illustration.
Alex Vs Axel: The Impossible Quest
ALEX VS AXEL by best-selling author, Sam Copeland, showcases Dotty’s creative versatility from the stunning cover and lettering right through to the interiors which include a fabulous fantasy map.
We are so proud that Alex Vs Axel: The Impossible Quest is also Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month for May!
Alex is a normal, everyday boy living a normal, everyday city. Axel is a monster-slaying hero, living in a world of magic. Unfortunately, when the two boys mysteriously swap worlds, each of them ends up being mistaken for the other.
Alex has zero experience of heroism, he can’t even climb the rope in a gym but he is thrust into an epic quest to defeat the evil Felonius Gloam who has stolen the Book of Lifetales and is using it to unravel the very fabric of the world of Aérth. Axel would love to be saving the world… but instead he has to win a chess tournament (when he doesn’t even know how to play) AND pass a maths test!
Can the two boys complete their Impossible Quests and fine a way back to their own lives? Dotty Sutton’s characters leap off the page using dramatic lighting to full effect. This book is a wonderfully funny adventure about family, friendship and finding your inner confidence and strength and shows the reader that heroes come in many forms.
Dotty Sutton is represented by Arena Illustration.