Archive for the New Work category
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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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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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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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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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Steve May Updated Portfolio!
Steve has a delicious talent for spontaneous pen and ink illustrations perfectly capturing hilarious moments in the lives of the characters he illustrates. From frustration, to elation, to absolute hysteria Steve’s illustration brim with life and laughter.
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Adam Stower strikes Gold with King Coo Book Two!
The Curse of the Mummys Gold is the second instalment in the raucous, rip-roaring laugh-a-minute fiction series by Adam Stower (published by David Fickling Books)
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Frances Castle Portfolio Update
If the bank holiday weekend seems like a distant memory and you fancy a pick-me-up, look no further! We have updated Frances Castles online portfolio to brighten your day.
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A spotters guide to Graham Carter
There’s a familiar theme to Graham Carters recent work and the theme is feathered. April saw the publication of Rebirding by Benedict MacDonald featuring a breathtaking illustration by Graham on the cover and October sees the publication of his first picture Book Otto Blotter Bird Spotter with Andersen Press
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Back of the Net with Spike Gerrell and Football School
The squad is expanding and the cup is in sight as we celebrate the imminent publication of Football School Star Players written by Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton and illustrated by footie fanatic Spike Gerrell
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Stagdale Part 1 by Frances Castle
Are you ready to take a trip to Stagdale? Prepare to enter a world of mystery and intrigue set in the stunning British countryside with this atmospheric and visually arresting graphic novel by Frances Castle
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Discover Story World with Aleksei Bitskoff
This Easter holiday hundreds of families will visit the Discover Children’s Story Centre in Stratford. At the heart of the centre, there is a purpose-built Story World and Garden which are creative play spaces designed to inspire the curiosity and imagination of children. We are thrilled to announce that the Story World space has been revamped, inspired by the work of Arena illustrator Aleksei Bitskoff.
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Adventure Duck! Illustrated by Aleksei Bitskoff
There’s no ducking out, it’s time to be a hero, so dust off your cape and put your super pants on because Adventure Duck has landed and he’s up against his nemesis and evil super villain Power Pug in …(shouted in block buster movie voice over tones…)
Filed under: Aleksei Bitskoff, Arena, Children's Books, New Work
ADVENTURE DUCK…Vs POWER PUG ….Written by legendary Steve Cole and illustrated by the bonkers brain that is Aleksei Bitskoff.