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Handpicked Spring Portfolio 2020
Welcome to our magical world of dragons, giants, comics, football, penguins and dinosaurs. Featuring images created for Waitrose, Harry Potter books, from Award Winners to Eco Warriors, with Characters starring on ITVBe. and TinyPop.
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Presenting Matthew Land’s updated portfolio
We thought we would add some new illustrations to Matthews online portfolio showcasing his particular skill in character work, his online gallery now features some stunning pattern design, recent editorial work and some rather lovely illustrations for His Dark Materials and Howl’s Moving Castle.
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Penguin and Moose Illustrated by Anna Chernyshova
All the way from state side comes and utterly charming picture book illustrated by Anna Chernyshova publishing in America with Worthy Kids Penguin and Moose looks set to fly sky high with its jolly illustrations and Hannah C Halls gently lyrical text.
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And the Nominations are… King Coo The Curse of the Mummy’s Gold
This year we are delighted that Adam Stower’s King Coo: The Curse of the Mummy’s Gold, published by David Fickling Books is on the long-list for this exciting new award
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The CILIP Kate Greenaway Longlist Announced
This year we were thrilled to discover that former medal winner Levi Pinfold has been long listed for the 2020 Kate Greenaway medal for his stunning collaboration with author David Almond The Dam published by Walker Books.
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WORLD BOOK DAY 2020!
At Arena HQ we always get tremendously excited in the lead up to World Book Day, it’s such a big event in the children’s book publishing world and one which second to none gets kids reading with its accessible voucher scheme
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Bright Bursts of Colour Illustrated by Aleksei Bitskoff
Presenting a brand new bonkers collection of fabulously funny and thoughtful poems, Bright Bursts of Colour, by Matt Goodfellow with anarchic illustrations by Arena illustrator Aleksei Bitskoff.
Filed under: Aleksei Bitskoff, Arena, Book Covers, Children's Books
Sure to inspire even the most reluctant of readers this bright, bold book is packed with bite-sized rhyming treasures brought to life with Aleksei’s trademark characterful line illustrations, -
Anna Gain and The Same 60 Seconds Illustrated by Steve May
OUT NOW Anna Gain and the Same 60 Seconds by Guy Bass and Steve May published by Barrington Stoke. Ever-punctual Anna Gain is never late, and she’s certainly never late for the school bus. Every day she catches it in perfect time. But not today…
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New Fabio Flamingo Book illustrated by Emily Fox
Created by Laura James and illustrated by Emily Fox, Peril at Lizard Lake is the third Fabio adventure and you’ll definitely need to pour yourself a pink lemonade, this is his most perilous case yet
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Get Spooky with Demelza & the Spectre Detectors
Get ready for a brilliantly inspiring new heroine from the pen of debut author and actress Holly Rivers with this fantastic cover illustration by Alex T. Smith…
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Debut Picture Book by Graham Carter Shortlisted For The Waterstones Children’s Book Prize
We are thrilled to announce that Graham Carter has been shortlisted by Waterstones for their famous Children’s Book Prize.
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Levi Pinfold visits the UK to celebrate Happy Potter Book Night
Excitement levels reach fever pitch this week as we celebrate the 6th annual Harry Potter Book Night, this particular celebration will be like no other as we welcome Harry Potter illustrator and Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold to the UK for a week long tour of events.
Filed under: Arena, Book Covers, Children's Books, Events, Jonny Duddle, Levi Pinfold, News -
Get ready to duck for cover, Adventure Duck is BACK!
Just when you think you have defeated your last evil nemesis a giant evil walrus turns up looking for trouble. There is no ducking out now – the space race is on in…. Adventure Duck Vs The Wicked Walrus illustrated by Aleksei Bitskoff
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with illustrations by Levi Pinfold
The spellbinding magic continues as we present the new Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire House editions illustrated by Levi Pinfold, published by Bloomsbury on 23rd January
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Explorers on Black Ice Bridge illustrated by Tomislav Tomic
We embark on an icy adventure with Stella Snowflake and the members of The Polar Bear Explorer’s Club with covers designed by Tomislav Tomic.
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Ori’s Stars new picture book by Kristyna Litten
With the chilly whispers of winter in the air we are thrilled to present to you a stunning picture book with words and illustrations by Kristyna Litten
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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
Filed under: Alex T Smith, New Work