Illustrations
Carmen Saldana – Howard the Average Gecko
Howard thinks he’s the most exceptional creature in the rainforest – that’s because no other creature is as exceptionally camouflaged as him! But when he learns that the rainforest is full of other camouflaged creatures, he begins to wonder: ‘Who will like me if I’m just . . . an average gecko?’
Illustrated by Carmen Saldana, ‘Howard the Average Gecko’ is a fun new picture book published by Oxford University Press.
Olivier Latyk – Petites comptines en promenade
Olivier Latyk has illustrated ‘Petites comptines en promenade’, a sweet sing-along nursery rhyme book available from Editions Milan this May.
Anjan Sarkar – Little Olympians
Little gods, big personalities! This new series follows little versions of the Greek gods who are at a camp to learn how to control their powers and use them properly – as well as learn how to get along with one another.
Illustrated by Anjan Sarkar, the first two books in the Little Olympians series: ‘Zeus, God of Thunder’ and ‘Athena, Goddess of Wisdom’ are available this June from Little Bee Books.
Olga Skomorokhova – Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë’s classic Gothic novel comes to life for children! Wheels, pull tabs, and other interactive elements invite kids to hide with Jane in the window-seat and help her solve the mystery of Thornfield Manor.
Illustrated by Olga Skomorokhova for Familius, this lastest title in the Lit For Little Hands series is available from October.
Olivier Latyk – Timeline of World History
Giant panoramic poster & booklet featuring a beautifully illustrated timeline by Olivier Latyk of world history with 100 stickers of events, places and famous people to complete the picture.
Available from French sticker art brand, Poppik.
Levente Szabo – When the Sky Falls
Levente Szabo‘s explosive cover design for ‘When the Sky Falls’.
This extraordinary story set in 1941 about love and friendship is available from Andersen Press this June.
Laura Brenlla: Fiabe Danzanti
Laura illustrated ‘Dancing Fairy Tales’ – The magic of the great ballets.
A fascinating illustrated children’s story that celebrates the history of the most famous classical ballets. Published by 24 Ore Cultura.
Victoria Stebleva: Children’s magazine illustrations
Victoria illustrated these colourful spreads for a Russian children’s magazine.
Freya Hartas – Gucci
Freya Hartas had the pleasure of collaborating with Gucci on a line of kids and baby clothes featuring her little floral folk designs.
Wonderful to see Freya’s funny characters, which usually reside in picture books, taking on a whole new life as embellishments on these beautiful garments.
Laura Brenlla – Pippi Långstrump
Laura Brenlla illustrates ‘Pippi Långstrump’, one of the world’s favourite children’s characters; self-sufficient, quick-witted, generous and never letting anything – or anyone – shake her self-belief or take advantage.
