Archive for the Children’s Books category
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Step-by-Step how to draw Santa with Anna Chernyshova
Learn to draw Santa with illustrator Anna Chernyshova with this easy to follow step-by-step guide inspired by the characters in Santa Selfie written by Peter Bently.
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David Hitch Portfolio
David Hitch studied BA at Central Saint Martins, followed by a postgraduate Communication Design Diploma in illustration
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Behind The Scenes of How Winston Delivered Christmas With Alex T. Smith
Alex T. Smith gives us a behind the scenes insight into the design and illustration work involved in creating How Winston Delivered Christmas
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Thomas Flintham’s Press Start – WINS at Sheffield Children’s Book Award
We are thrilled that Thomas Flintham’s Press Start book has won the emerging readers category in the 30th Anniversary Sheffield Children’s Book Award.
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Welcoming Matthew Land to Arena Illustration
This month we are beyond thrilled to welcome amazing new illustrative talent Matthew Land to the Arena family. We are delighted to be representing Matthew and look forward to sharing his illustrations with you over the coming years
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New work and in conversation with illustrator Frances Castle
We’ve spent some time in conversation with illustrator Frances Castle looking at her current projects and finding out more about her passion for collecting treasures, her inspirations and a sneak peek at some stunning unpublished work
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Drawing Europe Together including work by Neal Layton
Drawing Europe Together is a heartfelt exploration of Europe, bringing together 45 illustrators who share their vision of Europe in this timely collection.
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Explorers on Witch Mountain with Illustrations by Tomislav Tomic
To welcome in the spooky delights of Halloween we’d like to invite you on an epic pumpkin filled adventure in Explorers on Witch Mountain by Alex Bell featuring stunning illustrations by Tomislav Tomic.
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Wiggott’s Wonderful Waxworld: Terror Train with cover design by Euan Cook
Get ready to be chilled to your very core with this spooky offering from Horrible Histories author Terry Deary with a magnificently creepy cover illustrated by Euan Cook
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Emily Brown and Father Christmas Illustrated by Neal Layton
In Emily Brown and Father Christmas, written by Cressida Cowell and illustrated by Neal Layton we join the dynamic duo in a bid to save Christmas as Father Christmas takes embraces some very modern non-conventional time saving devises on Christmas Eve with chaotic results.
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How Winston Delivered Christmas by Alex T Smith
Deck the halls, buff your baubles and whack another batch of mince pies in the oven because we have the most festive of Christmas treats for you! Presenting the MUST HAVE Christmas book of the year, How Winston Delivered Christmas by our very own Alex T Smith
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The Invincible Tony Spears Lost in Space by Neal Layton
Buckle up and get ready to blast off with the third bonkers Tony Spears adventure… presenting The Invincible Tony Spears Lost in Space, written and illustrated by Neal Layton
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There’s a Yeti in The Playground – Illustrated by Thomas Flintham
The 8th amazing Izzy Adventure from Blue Peter Award-winning author illustrator team Pamela Butchart and Thomas Flintham is publishing with Nosy Crow this week
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Between Worlds with illustrations by Frances Castle
As winter fast approaches, the nights draw in and the air begins to chill what better read than Between Worlds a beautifully curated collection of traditional tales woven together triumphantly by award winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland and Arena Illustrator Frances Castle.
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Mr Penguin is Back and He’s Headed for The Fortress of Secrets…
Grab a fish finger sandwich and a magnifying glass and get ready to head out on a second epic mild peril and rodent filled adventure with Alex T Smith’s Mr Penguin in… *dramatic drum roll* Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets…Published by Hodder Children’s Books
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The Dam by David Almond and Levi Pinfold
The Dam by David Almond and Levi Pinfold published by Walker Books is a striking and moving story of loss, hope and the enduring power of music, in this re-telling of a true story originally told by Kathryn and Mike Tickell.
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The Plot Thickens in The Third Uncle Gobb Adventure
The plot thickens in the third Uncle Gobb adventure, Uncle Gobb and the Plot Plot written by Michael Rosen and Illustrated by Neal Layton
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Harry Hill presents… Matt Millz Stands Up! Illustrated by Steve May
After the success of his first book for children Harry Hill returns with Matt Millz Stands Up! Illustrated by Steve May. Matt’s TV performance seems to have given him the fame that he had always dreamed of: There are reporters camped outside his house – he’s suddenly in demand!
Filed under: Book Covers, Children's Books, Just Published, Steve May