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.
The Galápagos Islands Burst with Life in Amy Grimes’ New Book
Amy Grimes has illuminated the The Galápagos Islands of past and present with a beautiful new children's book for What on Earth books.
In Galápagos Islands: The World’s Living Laboratory, the scenes teem with life, utilising a rich palette and painterly feel to help make the topics understandable and exciting. Amy said:
“I found it super interesting learning how the different islands had such a big impact on the features of each animal, such as the shape and colour of the tortoises shells. Also that there is a type of finch that drinks blood, Vampire Finches!”
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.
Nila Aye – Macmillan Children’s Books
Nila Aye was thrilled to collaborate with author Camilla Reid to create these delightful, preschool books; Who’s Cute and Who’s Sleepy. The beautifully crafted board books are full of interactive fun and feature seriously cute woodland creatures and sleepy farmyard animals.
Moustronaut by Mandy Millie Flockton
Phosphor's Mandy Millie Flockton has been illustrating a very ambitious mouse for her children's picture book, Moustronaut. Here's a sneak peek at some of the pages...
STEVE MAY ILLUSTRATES NEW FICTION ADVENTURE
We celebrate the publication of Sammy and the Extra-Hot Chilli Powder, the latest adventure by Charlie P. Brooks, masterfully illustrated by Steve who brings his comic magic to this brilliant read.
Fortnum & Mason x Agathe Singer
Coffee. Something that many consider to be one of life’s essentials. Whether it’s something that helps us start the morning right, a mid-day perk or evening boost, most of us can’t make it through the day without a cup of the glorious stuff.
THE SUPERPETS AND ME ILLUSTRATED BY EMILY FOX
Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick's first non-fiction book for younger readers is full of amazing illustrations of bionic cats and dogs to hero hedgehogs and courageous chameleons!
FINDING BEAR ILLUSTRATED BY LEVI PINFOLD
Hannah Gold’s unmissable follow-up to the bestselling and award-winning The Last Bear is published this month by Harper Collins.
Gareth Lucas – Albert Whitman & Company
Hurrah for the micro-beasts! Putting the spotlight on these fascinating insects, Cicada Symphony by Sue Fliess is out now, fully illustrated by Gareth Lucas, our very own natural world specialist.
