Children’s Illustrations
Daniela Sosa – Me and Mcgee
In ‘Me and Mcgee’, Daniela‘s illustrations cleverly convey the characters’ emotional ups and downs from season to season in this charming baseball story.
Available in March from Albert Whitman.
Thomas Girard – Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Christmas Pop-Up
Fans of the Wizarding World will adore Thomas’ superb cover illustration for ‘Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Christmas Pop-Up’.
In addition to the magical cover art, Thomas also skillfully re-created the iconic Great Hall as seen in the Harry Potter films.
Available from Insight Editions.
Laura Brenlla – Don’t Be Cross, Goldilocks!
Part of the Fairytale Friends series illustrated by Laura Brenlla, ‘Don’t be Cross Goldilocks’ is a modern day take on the classic tale.
Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairytale character, a different strength or core virtue and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends.
Don’t Be Cross, Goldilocks!’, a story about forgiveness is available from QED Publishing this February.
Laura Wood – The Easter Bunnyroo
Laura has illustrated ‘The Easter Bunnyroo’, a charming Australian story about an understandable misunderstanding.
Published by Allen and Unwin, this title is set to hit shelves from February.
Elisa Ferro – Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Elisa charmingly illustrates much loved fairy tale, ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ for Usborne.
Christiane Engel – Ready, Set, Go!: Sports of All Sorts
Come along on a lively, lyrical exploration of the world’s most beloved sports, illustrated by Christiane Engel.
‘Ready, Set, Go!: Sports of All Sorts’ features a diverse group of children who introduce the basics of eight sports popular around the world: baseball, track, football/soccer, gymnastics, hockey, karate, basketball, and swimming. Available from Barefoot Books this March.
Maria Neradova – Christmas Card Design
We’re feeling very festive thanks to these three gorgeous Christmas card designs by Maria Neradova.
Natalia Shaloshvili: New picture book
Little mouse loves to knit. She makes a soft cosy scarf and goes looking for a cold forest animal in need of warmth. But neither an angry wolf, nor a fashionable fox, nor an old moose are happy about her gift. Will anyone want her beautiful scarf?…
Written and illustrated by Natalia Shaloshvili. Published in Russia by Nigma. International rights available via Good Illustration.
Alessandra Psacharopulo – Is It Tu B’Shevat Yet?
As winter ends and spring arrives, one family prepares to celebrate Tu B’Shevat. It’s time to feast on fruit, share about conservation, and plant trees! A perfect introduction to the Jewish holiday for readers of all ages illustrated by Alessandra Psacharopulo for Albert Whitman.
Christiane Engel – Cardboard Creations
Nothing beats the joy a cardboard box can bring on a rainy day. Want to fly a plane? Get a cardboard box. Want to go to space? Cardboard box.
Illustrated by Christiane Engel, Cardboard Creations is bursting full of ideas for how to turn that magical cardboard box into so many exciting playthings. ‘Vehicles’ explains how you can build a car to race in. Stay tuned for details of the second title in this fun series, ‘In the Home’.
Available now from QED publishing.
