Barbara Bongini: Fairy Gardens Magic Painting!

Check out the brand new book featuring Barbara Bongini's wonderful illustrations published by Usborne - Fairy Gardens Magic Painting!
Brush the pages of this book with water and see the fairies and flowers in the enchanted garden burst into beautiful colour! Each page has intricate, black and white illustrations of a fairy garden covered in snow, a lake of lily pads, a fairy fruit patch and lots more.

Barbara Bongini: I'm Ready For Science! Ladybird books

Brand new work from Barbara Bongini out this week!

Part of Ladybird's bestselling I'm Ready... early learning series, I'm Ready for Science covers the key science topics that children will learn about at primary school in one handy format.

Written to reflect the changes to primary National Curriculum, I'm Ready for Science takes a fun and engaging look at the animal kingdom, the human body, weather and seasons, and everyday materials. With fantastic illustrations and suggestions for simple experiments and activities to explore the subjects further, this book is perfect for all budding young scientists.

Barbara Bongini's Jungles & Oceans Doodlebook

Feeling creative this week? Why don't you grab a copy of Barbara Bongini's latest doodlebook, in collaboration with Centum books. Featuring quirky linear art work, wonderfully different to her normal work, you are encouraged to doodle and colour your socks off! Complete what Barbara has started and create gorgeous and fun jungle and ocean images, full of your favourite animals!

Barbara Bongini: Cinderella and her Very Bossy Sisters!

We are thrilled to show you the brand new work that Barbara Bongini has been busy doing over the last few months for Scholastic publishing. She has put her unique stamp on a much the loved classic tale of Cinderella!

Once upon a time a girl called Once upon a time there lived a girl called Cinderella. She lived with her two VERY bossy sisters. When she was not cooking or cleaning, Cinderella could be found mending her sisters' shoes, or even fixing the car! One day, an invitation arrives to a ball at the palace. But Cinderella is kept so busy helping her bossy sisters get ready - squeezing their pimples and finding their spotty bloomers - that she has no time to get ready herself, until a visit from a fairy godmother changes her luck forever! A fun and feisty picture book retelling of a classic fairytale by bestselling author Mark Sperring.

Barbara Bongini's Fairies to Colour, for Usborne

Barbara Bongini has gone fairy mad recently, and here's another fantastic addition to her list of books. 'Fairies to Colour', from Usborne publishing, is a magical colouring book filed with Barbara's wonderful line work - a real treat for budding artists to put their colourful stamp on!
Each page includes information about different kinds of fairy folk from myth and legend, from woodland fairies to fairy animals like unicorns and fauns.
Scenes to colour include a sinister goblin market, a Midsummer’s Eve celebration and a medieval fairy ride through the woods.
Not just for children, these beautiful illustrations will appeal to anyone who loves the delicate charm of traditional fairies.

Barbara Bongini - Sandy Lane series from Usborne.

This month sees the release of 2 fabulous books from Usborne. As part of the Sandy Lane books, 'Ride by Moonlight' and 'The Midnight Horse' feature the beautiful work of Barbara Bongini. Follow these exciting tales from the Usborne Young Reading series, which is part of a collectible series of equestrian stories that are ideal for newly independent readers. We love seeing Barbara's work in black and white form too - a truly multi talented artist!

Barbara Bongini's Fairy Ponies Sticker Book for Usborne

We are proud to announce the latest publication of Barbara Bongini's wonderful work in collaboration with Usborne. She has produced this charming and delicate art work for their new Fairy Ponies Sticker Book.
Explore Fairy Pony Island with Holly and Puck in this magical sticker book based on the Fairy Ponies Young Reading books. Add stickers to create enchanting scenes, including a picnic at the Summer Palace and a dressing-up contest. With over 270 stickers of beautiful fairy ponies inside!