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Squishy McFluff, The Invisible Cat

We are excited to announce the release of 'Squishy McFluff, The Invisible Cat', by Pip Jones, featuring the wonderful illustrations of Ella Okstad. The first of three books published by Faber, it tells the charming tale of when a little girl, Ava, discovers an imaginary cat in the cabbage patch which becomes her new best friend! Together, Ava and Squishy McFluff get up to all kinds of mischief. There is a fantastic web site dedicated to Squishy: https://squishymcfluff.com/

Ella Okstad is represented by The Organisation

Squishy McFluff, The Invisible Cat

Niroot Puttapipat’s ‘Just So Stories’ for The Folio Society

Niroot was selected by The Folio Society to illustrate a special limited edition of Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Just So Stories’. Niroot created 14 beautiful illustrations to accompany the stories, printed with gold borders. The Folio Society describe the set ‘With exquisite paintings and pen-and-ink illustrations by Niroot Puttapipat, this is the definitive collector's edition’. Copies are bound to order, to purchase your own remarkable set to keep please visit the Folio website.

Niroot Puttapipat’s ‘Just So Stories’ for The Folio Society Niroot Puttapipat’s ‘Just So Stories’ for The Folio Society

Gulliver’s Travels

Multi talented artist Steve Horrocks has been very busy working on a great project for Collins Education, and we can now reveal the fruits of his labours! He has fully illustrated a new version of the classic tale, Gulliver's Travels as part of Collins' 'Big Cat Progress' books. Laid out like a contemporary graphic novel, his drawings are full of dynamic movement and interesting perspectives, so come and enjoy the adventure as Steve really brings the story of Gulliver and those little Liliputians to life!
Steve Horrocks is represented by The Organisation
Gulliver’s Travels

Christopher Gibbs: How To Train Your Dragon: Cover Designs

Christopher Gibbs is the cover illustrator behind the popular How To Train Your Dragon Series, written by Cressida Cowell. Commissioned by Hodder Children's Books, he was given the technical challenge to take the author's own sketches and interpret them into his own by using traditional painting methods and then adding textures digitally.  How To Betray a Dragon's Hero, was published recently and is the ninth book in the series, illustrated by Chris.

Christopher Gibbs is represented by Arena

 

Christopher Gibbs: How To Train Your Dragon: Cover DesignsChristopher Gibbs: How To Train Your Dragon: Cover Designs

Richard Johnson

A wonderful illustration commission came in for Richard Johnson and we are pleased to be able to show you the results! Usborne publishing asked Richard to contribute to their fabulous new three book anthology, 'Stories for Bedtime', and Richard's incredible work does not disappoint! Packed with classic stories, it's a cracking publication and Richard's work shines throughout. He even get the cover of the box! I urge you to get a copy as it'll become a firm favourite at bedtime!

Richard Johnson is represented by The Organisation

Richard Johnson

 

 

Activity Books by Laila Hills

Talented artist Laila Hills has been a busy bee recently and has just finished these wonderful activity and sticker books for our friends at Bloomsbury Publishing. Packed full of exciting things to see and do, these books are a riot of colour and full of fun characters, from pretty princesses to the most adorable cute bunnies! Laila's vast experience in children's publishing and character design has given her another success with this brand new series!

Laila Hills is represented by the Organisation

Activity Books by Laila HillsActivity Books by Laila Hills

Levi Pinfold’s Black Dog: Children’s Book Winner, AOI Illustration Awards 2013

Congratulations to Levi Pinfold whose stunning picture book, Black Dog, has won the prestigious CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2013.

The judges describe the book as ‘A visual treat, full of mood and atmosphere, the beautiful illustrations are full of detail and perfectly in keeping with the story … A timeless, thought-provoking book about facing up to anxiety, fears, and the black dog that visits some of us from time-to-time.’
Black Dog has also won first prize in the Children's Book Category in the year's AOI Illustration Awards AND the picture books category in the Coventry Inspiration Book Awards 2013.
Levi Pinfold’s Black Dog: Children’s Book Winner, AOI Illustration Awards 2013 (Arena Illustration, Awards)Levi Pinfold’s Black Dog: Children’s Book Winner, AOI Illustration Awards 2013 (Arena Illustration, Awards)Levi Pinfold’s Black Dog: Children’s Book Winner, AOI Illustration Awards 2013 (Arena Illustration, Awards)
Levi Pinfold is represented by Arena

“Tricked You” tales

We are proud to show you the latest from Javier Joaquin, who has completed characterful illustrations for Pearson's Bug Club 'Tricked You' tales, featuring stories from around the World. We just love Javier's new style with its vibrant colour and bold mark making, which complimented the stories perfectly, bring them to life with a bang! This new approach in Javier's art has already started turning heads, gaining him a whole new legion of fans, so check out his contemporary work today!

Javier Joaquin is represented by the Organisation

“Tricked You” tales“Tricked You” tales

Claude in the Spotlight by Alex T Smith

Published by Hodder in April, Claude in the Spotlight is the fifth book in the popular Claude series written and illustrated by the very talented Alex T Smith. Claude and Sir Bobblysock's gentle stroll through town leads to leg kicking and bottom shaking as they dance their way into the theatre and straight into a local variety show. The winning prize is all the cakes you can eat from the delectable Mr Lovelybuns Bakery, how could they resist? But someone else, a dastardly and very naughty man has plans to scupper Claude's moment in the limelight and bag all the cakes for himself! The dynamic duo are thrown into a perilous world of ghostly apparitions, giant rabbits and voluptuous vikings. Alex's cheeky 'carry-on' humour encourages reluctant readers and rewards their parents with some well earned, laugh out loud moments.

Alex T Smith is represented by Arena

Claude in the Spotlight by Alex T SmithClaude in the Spotlight by Alex T SmithClaude in the Spotlight by Alex T Smith

Charming Frog from Livia Coloji

We are excited to announce that 'The Princess and the Frog', published by Ladybird books is out now, featuring the gorgeous illustrations of Livia Coloji. Having previously produced artwork for Sleeping Beauty in the same series of classic fairy tales, Livia was commissioned again, as Ladybird loved her effortless style and charming characterisations. She has proved to be the perfect choice to bring a fresh, contemporary take on these much loved stories.

Livia Coloji is represented by The Organisation

Charming Frog from Livia Coloji

 

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