Filter categories
+Handpicked Portfolio 2020
Welcome to our magical world of dragons, giants, comics, football, penguins and dinosaurs. Featuring images created for Waitrose,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
Levi Pinfold visits the UK to celebrate Harry Potter Book Night
Excitement levels reach fever pitch this week as we celebrate the 6th annual Harry Potter Book Night, this particular celebration will...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...