Cover Versions: Bears Don't Wear Shoes
We are extremely excited to be publishing the writing debut from illustrator Sharon Davey. Bear's Don't Wear Shoes is a funny, charming picture book about making new friends with those different from ourselves and learning to respect those differences. Check out some of the different early versions of the Bears Don't Wear Shoes front cover.November 4th, 2020READ MORE
Behind the Scenes of Into the Wild with Mel Armstrong
Here is a sneak peek at some of Mel Armtrong's artwork for Into the Wild, her forthcoming picture book with Robert Vescio. Check out Mel's beautiful spreads and compare them with some early versions. Watch them come to life! Into the Wild is a beautiful tale of discovery, nature and the joy of sharing your passions with others.October 13th, 2020READ MORE
Brenda Gurr talks The Fabulous Cakes of Zinnia Jakes: The Tumbling Tortoises
Brenda talks us through The Tumbling Tortoises, the second book in The Fabulous Cakes of Zinnia Jakes series, which is published this month.October 13th, 2020READ MORE
Get to Know Sharon Davey
We are hugely excited to be publishing Bears Don't Wear Shoes, a brand new picture book from Sharon Davey. Sharon is the illustrator behind I Don't Like Books. Never. Ever. The End. by Emma Perry, and Bear's Don't Wear Shoes is her debut as both author and illustrator. Sharon was kind enough to answer a few questions about the book!October 13th, 2020READ MORE
Interview with Kat Chadwick
We talked to Kat about her work on What's In My Lunchbox Today? by Peter Carnavas.September 17th, 2020READ MORE
New Frontier Creators at Chiswick Book Festival 2020
Two New Frontier creators on the bill at the annual Chiswick Book Festival.September 8th, 2020READ MORE
Get to Know Lucy Barnard
We are very excited to be publishing a brand new book from writer and illustrator, Lucy Barnard, this month. Ruby and Graham is a wonderful picture book about two woodland animal friends who are very different, but learn to respect each other’s differences, and realise that they can still be best friends despite them. Thanks for answering a few questions for the blog, Lucy!September 1st, 2020READ MORE
Scoop McLaren: Waves of Mystery - Book Trailer
She's Back! We are VERY excited for the release of the second instalment of Helen Castles' Scoop McLaren: Detective Editor: series. Scoop McLaren: Waves of Mystery sees our protagonist diving deep into some mysterious goings-on and fishy business at a local surfing competition. Can Scoop get to the bottom of it all?September 1st, 2020READ MORE
Into the Wild Book Trailer
Rubery Award winner and illustrator of A Home for Luna, Mel Armstrong, has created this beautiful trailer for her upcoming picture book, Into the Wild, which was written by Robert Vescio, author of Under the Same Sky. Into the Wild celebrates discovery and exploration of nature, and the joys of sharing these experiences with another person. Look out for it in October!September 1st, 2020READ MORE
Nicole Prust on Trying New Things as We Come out of Lockdown
The author of the Sloth and the Dinglewot, Nicole Prust, reflects on trying new things in lockdown, and the power of leaving the comfort zone.July 30th, 2020READ MORE
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