Thomas Flintham – A Monster Ate my Packed Lunch!
We are delighted to present the 11th title in the award winning ‘Baby Aliens’ series, published by Nosy Crow.
Joe Lillington and the City of Kindness
As the UK began to slowly emerge from lock down the children of Stoke on Trent were invited to participate in a creative writing initiative supported by The National Literacy Trust and the Arts Council England.
James Gibbs/Life Skills
James Gibbs has a lovely new book out called Life Skills published by Dorling Kindersley.
Saddle Up! It’s Time for Buck ‘N’ Bronco, Hit the Road! Illustrated by Steve May
If ever there were a dream team, then Guy Bass and Steve May are it. Buck ’N’ Bronco: Hit the Road! is the latest illustrated fiction adventure from this dynamic duo.
The End Is Just The Beginning/Diana Mayo
Last year was a very busy year for the artist Diana Mayo, with three books on the go -one of the books which is about to be published next month, is a lovely picture book published by Random House Books US.
The Long Way Home Illustrated by Kristyna Litten
For those keen on adventure and excited to start taking steps to reading independently these early readers are perfect. The Long Way Home, written by Corrinne Averiss and illustrated by Kristyna Litten is published by Little Tiger Press this month.
From the Deepest Depths of the Sea Comes The Story Thief by Graham Carter
From the creator of Otto Blotter Bird Spotter comes a brand-new oceanic adventure by author and illustrator Graham Carter. The Story Thief with its shimmering foiled cover and atmospheric colour pallet emerges a new timeless classic published by Andersen Press.
The Mouse’s Apples Illustrated by Kristyna Litten
There's always room on the bookshelf for a new beautiful picture book and this sweet offering from author Frances Stickley and illustrator Kristyna Litten is a delight from start to finish.
Adam Stower scoops the Alligators Mouth Award for Illustrated Early Fiction
We are delighted to announce that Adam Stower has scooped the 2020 Alligators Mouth Award for Illustrated Early Fiction with King Coo and the Curse of the Mummy's Gold (Published by David Fickling Books)
You can see him win the award here awarded by Nick Sharratt and watch his acceptance speech.
A panel of seven experts in children's literature including Illustrators Nick Sharratt and Yasmeen Ismail together selected King Coo and the Curse of the Mummy's Gold as the winner of the 2020 Award. With strong competition from the likes of Ali Pye and Alex Milway, this year's shortlist showcased some of the most exciting illustrated fiction available for avid young readers.
Adam Stower is represented by Arena Illustration, for more information regarding working with him please email info@arenaillustration.com
Clare Elsom – The Great Dodo Comeback – sneak preview
Clare Elsom has a new book out with the lovely publisher Usborne. "Dodos have been extinct for over 300 years. But what if they could be given another chance at life? Just imagine that!