Archive for the Arena Areas category
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2019 Summer Reading Challenge Intergalactic Success
The Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge campaign branded by Adam Stower launched across the Nation in July, encouraging young readers from 4 to 11 to read 6 books over the summer holidays. With a clever rewards system, engaging activity packs and a cornucopia of eye catching display material the 2019 challenge was a blast off success from the start.
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P P P Pick up the 3rd Mr Penguin Adventure by Alex T. Smith
Emerging majestically from the deepest depths, the third gripping installment of Alex T Smith’s Mr. Penguin series (insert dramatic pause) Mr. Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise published by Hachette Children’s Books
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Welcoming Marie-Alice Harel to Arena
It is said that stories are told eye to eye, heart to heart and mind to mind and this Scottish proverb is at the very heart of the work of our newest Arena Illustrator, presenting Marie-Alice Harel’s exquisite illustrations, masterful storytelling and stunning new online portfolio.
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A Christmas Cracker from Neal Layton and Kate Saunders
Christmas has come early and it’s not like any Christmas you have known before…. Nestling in your stocking this year like the gift you’ve always wished for, a copy of The Great Reindeer Disaster written by Kate Saunders and illustrated by our very own Neal Layton, published by Faber Children’s Books. So buckle up and get ready for some slightly uncouth seasonal Yuletide mayhem
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Spectacular Halloween Merchandise at Waitrose
As the evenings draw in it’s almost time for the most ghoulishly glorious night of the year, yes Halloween is almost upon us, and this year it’s looking more SPOOKtacular than ever as Waitrose and Partners launch a brand new range of FANGtastic Halloween merchandise designed by Arena illustrator Graham Carter.
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Matt Millz is back in the latest Harry Hill and Steve May adventure
Matt Millz is back in his third epic adventure and he’s heading out on tour. Edinburgh bound with his school chums will his brand new show be a success or will a new kid on the block hog the limelight? A hilarious romp written by comedian Harry Hill and illustrated by Steve May
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Pam Ayres: Up in The Attic – Illustrated by Susan Hellard
We are thrilled to present a brand new poetry collection by one of our favourite poets, Up in the Attic by Pam Ayres is beautifully illustrated by Arena Illustrator Susan Hellard
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Debut Picture Book by Graham Carter
Drum roll… we are so pleased to announce the publication of Otto Blotter Bird Spotter, the very first picture book written AND illustrated by the supremely talented Mr Graham Carter and published by Andersen Press
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Joe Lillington – Updated online portfolio
We are thrilled to present Joe Lillington’s brand new updated online portfolio, now featuring his most recent work including some exquisite illustrations from his new book about the Silk Road
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Icarus Was Ridiculous by Pamela Butchart and Thomas Flintham
Can you believe this month sees the publication of the 8th book in the Pamela Butchart Baby Aliens series illustrated by the inimitable Thomas Flintham. From demon dinner ladies to vampire rats this bonkers series certainly has something for everyone and this time we find ourselves in ancient Greece… in Icarus Was Ridiculous
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Claude Hits The Small Screen
After taking Disney Junior by storm in 2018 with his very own animated series, Alex T. Smith’s Claude now has his sights firmly set on terrestrial TV in the UK, so set your alarms and get the kettle on because at 9:25 every morning Claude and his chums will be gracing our screens on ITVBe.
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Travels With Sushi in the Land of the Mind
An atmospheric debut novel by Eduard Shyfrin illustrated by Tomislav Tomic. It introduces children to quantum physics and classic morality through an adventure in another universe, it’s a celebration of the power of words and the role of science.
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Neal Layton – Look! I Wrote a Book!
We are all big book worms at Arena HQ and what could be better than a book about a book? Written by New York Times best-selling author Sally Lloyd-Jones and illustrated by our very own Neal Layton ‘Look! I Wrote a Book'(and you can too!) is a handy and hilarious step-by-step guide to writing your own best-seller.
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John Howe Song of Ice and Fire Calendar 2020
John Howe’s beautiful new Illustrations for George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire 2020 Calendar will be revealed at the World Science Fiction Convention held in Dublin in August.
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AY, CARAMBA! Adventure Duck 2 is Here!
Our favourite duck with the supersonic quack is back in Adventure Duck VS The Armadillo Army. With Ziggy his zebra sidekick, Adventure Duck returns in a tasty new mission set in Mexico with amazing illustrations by Aleksei Bitskoff
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Black Mirror conceptual design
Arena Illustrator and printmaker Graham Carter was commissioned by the production team to create concept art and a character design for Ashley’s digital alter ego, Ashley Too.
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Blast off with The Summer Reading Challenge Space Chase
Blast off in to space on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with the 20th Summer Reading Challenge, branded with intergalactic illustrations by Adam Stower and complete with smelly stickers, little readers will not fail to be inspired to visit their local library to get on board.
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Harry Potter Patronus Postcard Auction
We are very lucky to have worked with Bloomsbury Publishing as four of our artists have been asked to contribute their own patronus designs to the charity auction for BookTrust, the country’s largest reading charity. Part of a stellar line-up of 20 top UK illustrators.
Filed under: Alex T Smith, Events, Jonny Duddle, Levi Pinfold, Neal Layton