Alison Jay - Bath Festivals Auction

This is your chance to own a unique piece of original art by one of the UK’s best and most popular illustrators, featuring work by Alison Jay!. Come along on the night to bid on one of several framed pieces of art – each depicting the famous Bath Children’s Literature Red Chair.

Amazing artists including Chris Riddell (Goth Girl), Ben Cort (Aliens love Underpants), Nick Sharratt (The Story of Tracey Beaker), Korky Paul (Winnie the Witch), Alison Jay (Welcome to the Zoo), Michael Foreman (War Game) and Axel Scheffler (The Gruffalo) have all donated pieces featuring their own, entertaining interpretation of the Festivals’ iconic red storytelling chair.

Help secure the future of the Bath Festivals internationally renowned programme of popular Festivals and be in with a chance of acquiring a piece of artwork to treasure for your family, school or business.

An Online Auction of many more Artworks will be launched on the night.

Drinks and nibbles included

Sponsored by Children’s Book Illustration

Usborne Nursery Rhymes, from Richard Johnson

A luxury gift edition of some of the best known nursery rhymes including Humpty Dumpty, The Grand Old Duke of York and Hey Diddle Diddle. A fully illustrated, hardback book, this is clothbound and finished with gold details in a traditional style. A sturdy slipcase protects the cover, making this a gift to treasure for many years. Beautiful work from Richard Johnson.

Livia Coloji Shortlisted for the AOI awards!

More fantastic award news.. Livia Coloji has been shortlisted for the AOI World Illustration awards with this beauty! Well done to her!

Victoria Assanelli for Ladybird books!

Introducing the latest published work from our wonderful artist, Victoria Assanelli. She was commissioned by Ladybird books to illustrate the classic tale of Dick Whittington for their 'Read in Yourself' series. Her contemporary artwork really brings the story to life and is a real treat to see. Yet another of our artists to be added to the Ladybird publishing list! Well done Victoria!

New from Stephanie Boey! I want to be a Shark!

We are pleased to present the latest book illustrated by Stephanie Boey - 'I want to be a Great White Shark'!

Dive in and learn all about a great white shark's habitat, body, superpowers and more - all from a great white shark's perspective. Stephanie's delicate drawings are the perfect match for this story, which is both educational and fun, and gives you a new appreciation for this fearsome beast of the deep!