Richard Johnson's Beautiful work for Benziger!

Richard Johnson has once again produced some truly stunning imagery for the covers of RCL Benziger's new Christian educational program of books for the 'Blest Are We' series! Featuring many of the Bible's most recognisable stories Richard's magical work is the perfect accompaniment!

Emily's Page Turning Patterns!

We are so excited to let you know that these adorably playful designs from Emily Emerson have been chosen for the latest issue of Uppercase Magazine's ‘Surface Pattern Design Guide’! The quarterly print magazine inspired by craft, design and illustration seeks out unique design with incredible attention to detail so we can see why they chose Emily’s characteristically cute and intricate patterns to adorn their pages!

Her whimsical, joyful art is created in her sunny Kansas studio and throughout her work you will find cute animals, bright colours, cheerful patterns and a fondness for the beauty of nature. Emily has previously worked creating enchanting characters for children’s publishing, lively patterns for fabric, apparel, stationery, home decor and much more and will bring her unique and magical touch to any project!

Guess who's back? Nelly's back!

After the huge success of ‘The Quest for Captain Peabody’, Ronald Chambers and Ella Okstad’s crazy creation - Nelly Peabody - is back, and this time the tenacious tike and her faithful turtle investigate the mysterious disappearance of her mother! Nelly’s adventure is packed with eccentric characters stunningly brought to life by Ella’s beautifully bold signature two-colour style. Loose yourself in her humour-filled scenes as you climb with Nelly and Columbus to the tops of the clouds in a laundry basket and dive to the murky depths of the ocean in an oversized tin can!

Nelly’s resourceful and courageous nature is perfectly complimented by Ella’s distinct and quirky style, and her love of creating characters full of personality and mischief certainly shines through in this gorgeous book! We challenge you not to fall in love with Nelly and Columbus when it comes out this month! Get your copy here

Merce in Demand!

As if last month’s award for ‘Living with Hilda’ was not enough, the fabulously talented Merce Canals’ work has now been selected to represent Catalonia and the Balearic Islands as Guests of Honour at this years Bologna Children’s Book Fair!

Her fun and funky modern and eye-catching style, combined with her experience in working on pop-up books is already going down really well with our clients worldwide - check out her lovely portfolio on our site!

As Merce’s agent we will be attending the fair too, so see you there!

Brrrrrrrrrr Baby Bear!

Baby Bear doesn't like the water, it's cold, wet and gets up his nose!
 Follow him on his journey of discovery as he learns to conquer his fears and swim like the big bears!
Lovingly illustrated by Richard Johnson for McGraw-Hill Education, 'Don't Give up Baby Bear' is a tale of perseverance and determination that teaches children to learn new skills at their own pace.
I think we are a bit in love with baby bear - how about you?

Gareth's Marvellous Menagerie!

Sumptuously illustrated by Gareth Lucas, ‘Look and Find Zoo’ from Usborne Publishing is bursting with aardvarks and zebras, camels and dolphins all to spot, match and count! Each page is a delightfully detailed menagerie featuring a cast of sleeping tigers, slithering snakes, scuttling bugs even turtles wearing hats! Gareth’s distinctively intricate and playful style is a true feast for the eyes making it obvious why he has been commissioned to produce all of the hugely popular ’Look and Find’ series so far!

Look out for prehistoric pranks galore when 'Look and Find Dinosaurs’ comes out soon too! In the meantime, we challenge you not to lose yourself in his crazy, fabulous technicolour world!! Get your copy here!

Pretty Painting Palaces with Barbara Bongini!

Each gorgeous page of the latest of Usborne’s Magic Painting Books to be illustrated by the fabulously talented Barbara, features a different black and white illustration of a fantastical abode! Watch as Barbara Bongini’s fabulous fairy palaces magically burst into colour with a wondrous stained-glass effect in this delightful activity book! Barbara’s keen attention to detail shines through in every pillar, portico, turret and tracery whilst incorporating deliciously sweet and soft finishing touches of winding ivy, fluttering birds and of course, the adorable fairies themselves! So sit back, close your eyes and enjoy dreaming of your own magical fairy palace! Get your copy now!