children’s illustration
Francisco Fonseca – But Why?
A visually stunning adventure story illustrated by Francisco for every curious child who has ever asked the time-honoured question: why?
Published by Ethicool this July, ‘But Why?’ is a story inspired by the boundless curiosity of children and dedicated to every parent whose mornings and nights are backing-tracked by the dulcet tones of Why? But why? But Why? But why? It follows Hazel Hare as she travels throughout the forest and implores her friends to help in her search for answers to some of life’s most challenging questions. What she discovers is truly illuminating.
Ekaterina Trukhan – Print Shop
Looking for a stylish new print to hang in your home?
Welcome to Ekaterina Trukhan’s online shop which is packed full of playful designs, perfect for freshening up your interior or gifting to friends & family!
Elisa Ferro – Things That Go
Toddlers will love snapping together these simple but beautiful puzzle pieces illustrated by Elisa Ferro to build up their favourite wheeled and winged machines.
‘Things That Go’ is available from Usborne this August.
Sam Caldwell – A Parliament of Owls
From a mischief of mice and a shiver of sharks to a caravan of camels and a rhumba of rattlesnakes, animals from around the globe gather a group and sashay, swim, slither, or sail through this party of animal plurals.
This delightful and colourful romp through collective nouns for groups of animals illustrated by Sam Caldwell is available this July from Sleeping Bear Press.
Victoria Stebleva – Highlights
Victoria‘s ‘Cosmic Disco’ illustration for the June issue of Highlights is out of this world!
Tanya Emelyanova – Listening To My Body
Little ones can have a lot of big feelings – and learning how to identify and regulate them is a key part of development.
‘Listening to My Body’ illustrated by Tanya Emelyanova is filled with engaging activities that teach kids how to make a connection between bodily sensations and their emotions, helping them build social-emotional skills that will last a lifetime. Available from Rockridge Press.
Francisco Fonseca – When Grandpa Was the Moon
When Grandpa leaves, where does he go?
Poetic, raw and heartfelt, ‘When Grandpa Was the Moon’ illustrated by Francisco Fonseca helps little ones understand that a loved one may be gone, but they’re still here in many ways.
Available this October from Ethicool Books.
Elisa Ferro – First Jigsaws
Find out about all kinds of weird, wonderful and utterly fascinating dinosaurs, with ‘Usborne First Jigsaws And Book: Dinosaurs’, a set of four jigsaws and an early-years book.
Toddlers will also love ‘Usborne First Jigsaws And Book: Wild Animals’ which shows off big teeth, furry manes, stripy coats and long trunks.
Elisa Ferro‘s delightful illustrations and accompanying picture books make these perfect for play or quiet reading time.
Carmen Saldana – The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons
Illustrated by Carmen Saldana, ‘The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons’ is a very special picture book celebrating the imagination, with an emotional and reassuring message.
Available this September from Puffin.
