Adam Stower Illustrates Piggy Handsome
Adam Stower’s expressive pencil drawing brings to life Piggy Handsome: Guinea Pig Destined for Stardom! Written by Pip Jones are published this month by Faber and Faber.
Behind the Book with Daniel Duncan
Fresh, new author/illustrator, Daniel Duncan’s debut picture book, SOUTH, was warmly received at the recent book launch with US based children’s publishing house, Abrams — held at The Bright Emporium. The story is calm and gentle, the illustrations full of depth and emotion. Already proving to be a hit, and with fantastic reviews, we thought it might be an idea to ask Dan to join us for a . So before the event, which will be on Sunday 2nd July, here’s a little more about the talented Daniel Duncan…
Mark Beech, illustrates new Wishing Chair cover for Enid Blyton
Mark is an approved illustrator for Enid Blyton books and has a new luxury hardback edition coming out - see cover below.
Picture book deal for Vanya Nastanlieva
Frances McKay Illustration are delighted that one of our newest illustrators Vanya Nastanlieva has signed a contract for a new picture book for Houghton Miffin Harcourt Publishing Group in the USA after a successful a meeting in Bologna in April with Dinah Stevenson of Clarion Books a division of HMHCO.
Winner of The V&A Award 2017: Alan’s Big Scary Teeth, by JARVIS!
Have you heard about Alan, and his BIG SCARY TEETH?!
We are so proud of Bright artist, Jarvis — this years winner of the coveted V&A Illustration award.
Graham Carter’s Alphamals A-Z
We are delighted to announce the publication of Graham Carter’s début picture book, Alphamals A-Z by Big Picture Press this month.
Kristyna Litten’s Norton and Alpha
Kristyna Litten’s delightful new picture book, Norton and Alpha, is published by Simon and Schuster this month.
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What do Caterpillars Dream of? Meet Bright Artist Clive McFarland
Since Clive McFarland was little he only wanted to draw things. He grew up in Northern Ireland and studied at Liverpool School of Art and Design. Surviving endless paper cuts, he passed his degree and, after a series of other jobs, finally began working as an illustrator.We chatted with Clive about his latest publication, Caterpillar Dreams, a beautiful tale of a caterpillar who dreams of seeing the world beyond his garden. Caterpillar Dreams was met with rave reviews!
Behind the Book: The Answer for Little Worriers with Gabe Alborozo & Matthew Morgan
As adults we often worry: about paying the bills, about work, family, politics, health — well just about everything really. But as adults we also know there’s a way to sort things out (hopefully and for the most part) We know we can talk about it, and there is help out there. We understand why we worry — mostly.
An Unexpected Visitor: Behind the Book with Bright Star Jessica Courtney-Tickle
Jessica Courtney-Tickle is an incredible talent. Her soft and misty landscapes are dream-like and comforting. The perfect, peaceful way to send little ones off to sleep at night. Her debut picture book is due out in February and published by Egmont. The theme is environmentally friendly as is the material from which the book is made; Egmont use paper sourced from sustainable forests, which is the first message you see on opening the book.