children’s illustrator
Melanie Grandgirard – Musical board books
Melanie Grandgirard recently illustrated these two wonderful new novelty books, “Mon premier Gainsbourg” and “Mon premier Brassens” for PlayBac éditions.
Christiane Engel: Dump Truck Disco
Grab your dancing shoes & polish up those moves because ‘Dump Truck Disco’, part of Barefoot Books Singalongs series, hits bookshelves this month!
Dump Truck Daisy & her construction vehicle crew are on a secret nighttime mission – build a playground before sunrise. Christiane Engel‘s vibrant artwork & a catchy disco tune & animation make this a stellar choice for any child who is fascinated by construction vehicles.
Kirkus review: “Eye-popping acrylics mixed with watercolors and digital collage render each page a colorful cacophony that defies the dark of night. Expect construction-loving kids to be dancing to this funkytown night fever hustle.”
Laura Brenlla – El Otro Cuento del Lobo libro
Brilliant character design by Laura Brenlla in her brand new book, ‘El Otro Cuento del Lobo libro’.
George Doutsiopoulos – Fuzzy Freaks Out
Middle graders will love this action-packed cover illustration by George Doutsiopoulos for ‘Fuzzy Freaks Out (Class Pets)’. This brand new adventure features a cast of pets enjoying some spooky Halloween fun and is available now from Scholastic Press.
Christiane Engel – First Explorers Things That Go
Explore the busy town, bustling seaside and look up in the air in First Explorers: Things That Go! Spot cars, boats and fire engines, as well as lots of other things that go all around us.
Superbly illustrated by Christiane Engel, this title provides gentle early learning and is a wonderful introduction to science topics for small children. Available now from Campbell Books.
Laura Catalan – Language Textbook
Bright & engaging illustrations by Laura Catalan for a new primary school language textbook published by Bromera.
Freya Hartas – Shadow of the Centaurs
Yay, our copy of Shadow of the Centaurs is here! The fourth book in the ancient Greek Mysteries series brilliantly illustrated by Freya Hartas is a dramatic & exciting adventure which will have readers gripped from start to finish. Available this October from Bloomsbury.
Susan Batori – Classical Music
Susan Batori‘s latest non-fiction book features a host of famous & influential composers throughout history offering a brilliant way of introducing young minds to classical music.
Elisa Ferro – Unicorn Diary
Unicorn fanatics are bound to fall madly in love with these uber-cute new illustrations by Elisa Ferro for Giunti Ragazzi.
Carmen Saldana – The Only Way is Badger
Oooooh look what just arrived at Good HQ! 
‘The Only Way is Badger’ a new picture book about acceptance, difference & learning to say sorry, fabulously illustrated by Carmen Saldana for Little Tiger Press.
