The Goggle-Eyed Goats

Published on March 1st, Christopher Corr is excited about the launch of 'The Goggle-Eyed Goats'; a childrens' book he has illustrated for Andersen Press. Gallimard Jeunesse in Paris are also publishing the book on the same day, which just happens to be World Book Day. Christopher says "It's my first book with both houses. The story is set in Mali in Timbuktu and Mopti and is full of goats and mud mosques and desert scenes." The 'wonderfully vibrant and unusual picture book' will be launched at the Rowley Gallery in Notting Hill on March 1st.

Christopher Corr is represented by Illustration Ltd

Alex T Smith

It's a busy month for Alex T Smith with 2 publications hitting the bookstands. His delightful new picture book Ella, published by Scholastic tells the story of a little ladybird with big dreams. And his third book in the series for Hodder Children's Books, Claude at the Circus really demonstrates Alex's comic talent for writing as well as illustrating. A walk in the park leads to a walk on a tightrope when Claude and Sir Bobblysocks join the circus.

Alex T. Smith is represented by Arena

Scottish Booktrust have selected Sanja Rescek for Bookbug Baby Pack

The Bookbug Baby Pack for babies aged up to 16 weeks will include Touch and Tickle by Sanja Rescek (Child’s Play).

Scottish Book Trust has announced the titles of the books that will be included in its 2012/13 Bookbug packs that provide free books to young children. Some 60, 000 copies of each book will be given to children across Scotland.
The organisation, which took over the management of Bookbug from Booktrust last year, is waiting to hear about government funding. Scottish Book Trust hopes to increase the number of books distributed next year to 75,000 copies of each title.

Sanja Rescek is represented by Bright Agency

Garry Parsons

Garry Parsons was commissioned to illustrate the story for a recent episode of CBeebies ‘Driver Dan’s Story Train’. Garry is an award winning Children’s book illustrator. He has written and illustrated many books which have become firm favourites in homes across the country, making him the perfect choice to illustrate a story for Driver Dan to read to the nations little ones.

Garry Parsons is represented by Meiklejohn

Award Winning

Congratulations go to Alex T Smith and author Angela McAlister who have won this year's Stockport Schools' Book Award for their picture book My Mum Has X-Ray Vision (Scholastic).

Alex T Smith is represented by Arena

Tomislav Tomic: The Snow Merchant

Tomislav Tomic has illustrated The Snow Merchant, Sam Gayton's debut novel, published by Andersen Press. This magical, fantasy adventure is already gaining positive reviews not least due to Tomislav's stunning cover and inside illustrations.

Tomislav Tomic is represented by Arena

Thomas Flintham Loves Mameshiba

Viz Media commissioned Thomas Flintham to illustrate Mameshiba Love Winter. Recently published, this novelty book tells the tale of a group of clever beans who don their hats, scarves and earmuffs to brave the cold and build a snow castle. Thomas' delightful illustrations also include designs for stickers to decorate the pop up castle inside.

Thomas Flintham is represented by Arena

Pandamonium

‘Pandamonium’ has been shortlisted in the children’s section of The People’s Book Prize for Autumn 2011.  Bright artist Mark Chambers has provided the fantastic illustrations, bringing each of the animal’s characteristics to life and the humorous text by Dan Crisp ensure that each spread is bursting with mischievous fun!

Mark Chambers is represented by Bright Agency

Oh, Jack!

Jack is great at finding jobs but he’s also terrible at holding any of them down. His poor mother is driven to distraction after Jack loses job, after job, after job. However, all is not lost. Jack’s antics eventually win him the hand of a fair maiden who he made laugh and they lived happily ever after.

Teresa's charming illustrations for Oh, Jack! are part of a series of 40 stories taken from around the world which form part of the Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales.

Teresa Murfin is represented by Arena

New work from Simon Cooper

Juggling many jobs at the moment, our in demand illustrator, Simon Cooper, has recently completed work on an Oxford University Press publication for the educational market. The humour in his work always shines through, and together with his strong colourful graphic approach, his imagery is sure to make learning fun. With more work on the way, he continues to deliver!

Simon Cooper is represented by The Organisation