Katie Hickey
Katie Hickey’s gloriously atmospheric art was the perfect choice for the cover of Lucy Strange’s gothic mystery, The Island at the Edge of Night (Chicken House Books).
Bruno ValasseBruno Valasse's debut author-illustrated picture book Shine publishes this month (Tundra Books). Shinetells the story of a little moth who is afraid of the dark but drawn to the stars. Can he find his inner strength and overcome his fears? We are so excited to see this gorgeous project hit the shelves! The story is told in few words, allowing Bruno's rich illustrations to take centre stage. The vivid colour palette and layered textures are a treat for the eyes, making this a very special book to own. Kirkus Reviews has given a STARRED review: "A gentle look at fear, darkness, strength, and light. Valasse’s textured natural world, filled with lush foliage in teal, rust, and mustard renderings, has a classic feel, while the spare story veers quietly through the moonlight. The work’s apt title encompasses both the moth’s journey of self-discovery and the luminous art." |
Camilla SucreSpring is in the air and what better way to celebrate than with this sunny picture book illustrated by Camilla Sucre. My Grandma’s Magic Recipes: Spring Bloom, written by Ella Philips (Simon & Schuster) is a joyful celebration of food, family and the magic of cooking together. The second in a series of four seasonally and recipe themed picture books, Camilla’s art is bold and beautiful and will brighten up any April showers day. |
Alice McKinley
Alice McKinley has captured the magic of Rachael Chivers Khoo's new middle grade book, with an eye-catching cover and endearing black and white interiors. The Magician Next Door (Walker Books) is a cosy adventure featuring a flying house and is about discovering where you belong.
Rachael Dean
We can hardly believe it, but this is the sixth collaboration between Jacqueline Wilson and Rachael Dean! And we think it might be our favourite yet - who doesn't love a good ghost story? The Girl Who Wasn't There (Penguin Random House) features Rachael's fantastic illustrations throughout, including a full colour spooky artwork hidden beneath the dust jacket...
Robin Boyden
It has been a bumper couple of months for Robin Boyden who has seen 3 of his books hit the shelves during March and April.
The first to shout about is Mow Don’t Grow (Oxford University Press) a colourful non-fiction title which Robin wrote and illustrated. This informative ‘how to’ shines a light on sustainable and wild-life friendly methods of gardening around the world and encourages young readers to get outside and give gardening a go with a series of ‘Top Tip’ pages.
The first to shout about is Mow Don’t Grow (Oxford University Press) a colourful non-fiction title which Robin wrote and illustrated. This informative ‘how to’ shines a light on sustainable and wild-life friendly methods of gardening around the world and encourages young readers to get outside and give gardening a go with a series of ‘Top Tip’ pages.
Robin has also contributed cover and interior art to the second book in the bestselling time-twisting Wonder Team adventure series from Leah Williamson, captain of the Euros-winning England team! The Wonder Team and The Pharoah’s Fortune is out now with Macmillan Children’s Books.
And another series collaboration for Robin is as the cover illustrator of Tom Mitchell’s funny and fast-paced adventure books published by Harper Collins Children’s Books. How to Stop the End of the World is out now!
And another series collaboration for Robin is as the cover illustrator of Tom Mitchell’s funny and fast-paced adventure books published by Harper Collins Children’s Books. How to Stop the End of the World is out now!
Phil Corbett
Fans of Perigold and Woofrik can now return to Pawdor with a new Kitty Quest adventure. Kitty Quest: Sinister Sister (Razorbill US and Simon & Schuster UK) is the third comic caper in this brilliant series written and illustrated by Phil Corbett. Expect epic sibling rivalry, the return of a formidable foe, and a yarnivore monster terrorising the streets of Padport! All in a day’s work for the heroes of Kitty Quest!