Clare Elsom – Flying Fergus
The last two books in the series. See Clare's 'making of' YouTube video on the creations of the characters
Behind the Book: The World Book Day Monster illustrated by Ada Grey
Following the festivity of World Book Day earlier this month, it was timely to go behind the scenes of the magical new picture book The World Book Day Monster written by Adam & Charlotte Guillain. The book, from Egmont, is a celebration of stories, capturing all the excitement and imagination the day inspires as one young reader tries to find someone to share the magic of her favourite book with.
Lucy Rose Cartwright illustrates her first ever children’s book When the Stars Come Out
How exciting that Lucy Rose Cartwright has illustrated her first ever children’s book When the Stars Come Out.
NB WELCOMES STEFANO TAMBELLINI
Stefano Tambellini was born in a small town in Tuscany (Italy). In 2009 he graduated in Traditional Hand-Drawn Animation at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Torino and then moved to London, where he lived for 5 years, starting to work as a freelance illustrator. He lives with a grey cat called Mandragola and he’s also a stop-motion puppet maker and filmmaker. In 2005 he co-founded with his sister Alice the animation label SenzaTesta.
Alex T. Smith’s Claude Returns for World Book Day 2019 – Bright New Artists This Spring from Bright Art Licensing! (Bright Group, illustrator, Licensing)
Celebrating this month’s World Book Day, our favourite beret wearing dog returns with this perfect, pocket sized adventure - Claude: Best in Show by Alex T. Smith.
Aleksei Bitskoff Teams Up with YouTube Comedian Humza Arshad
Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties is a hilarious and fast-paced adventure written by comedian Humza Arshad and screen writer Henry White with illustrations by Aleksei Bitskoff. It’s truly bonkers, but don’t just take our word for it - here’s a review from Match of the Day Magazine:
’This book is bonkers but proper funny - it’s Drake meets James Bond’
The Wonderful World Of Petr Horácek
Renowned author illustrator, Petr Horácek, has recently joined The Bright Agency bringing his numinous style and creativity.
Steve May Illustrates Guy Bass Wild West Comedy
The master of chuckles, Guy Bass and the dastardly charming illustrator Steve May are back with another hilarious caper, this time set in the heart of the lawless Wild West!
Rachael Saunders latest children’s book, Mix and Match: Farm Animals is published by Walker Book
Mix and Match: Farm Animals, published by Walker Books, is the newest addition to the Baby Walker range and is perfect for little ones who love animals. Both stylish and interactive this book within a book introduces children to farm animals and their noises and the mix-and-match game makes learning fun.
Rachael Saunders has previously worked with Walker on a number of titles including Pop-Up Crown Jewels and Pop-Up Kings and Queens. and we are thrilled to see the series being so successful with another title due for release in the spring, Pop-Up Palace Pets.
Rachael Saunders is represented by The Artworks
Carrie May – Ever Dark
Carrie May was honoured to be asked to illustrate Abi Elphinstone's World Book Day title Ever Dark published by Simon & Schuster. Carrie's stunning cover transports us to another world, making her ethereal style a great choice for this enthralling tale.
Carrie May is represented by Kids Corner Illustration