Debut PB for Aleck Morton and Stephanie Ward

Congratulations to illustrator Aleck Morton and author Stephanie Ward on the publication of

Allen the Alien

a hardback picture book for ages 4-8, published by Yellow Brick Books

19th June 2024

Allen the Alien is a story about understanding and accepting differences. Readers will love the hilarious reactions of the Earthlings to Allen’s shenanigans, that are captured in the wonderfully quirky illustrations. Allen the Alien has a unique artistic style and fantastic rhythm.

View the trailer here.

We’re excited to meet Earth’s newest visitors - Allen and his pet Byte!

New picture book for Stephanie Ward and Shaney Hyde

Congrats to Shaney Hyde on her wonderful illustrations (her first foray into publishing!) for

Arabella and the Magic Pencil

And Stephanie Ward for her fab text!

Published by EK Books, in hardback

For ages 3 - 8.

Arabella and the Magic Pencil is a charming story which will appeal to children coming to terms with a new sibling, and caregivers who are supporting changing family dynamics, as well as those who love fantasy and engaging, alliterative language.

Plus a warm welcome to Shaney, who is a new SCBWI member.

Sounds and looks most enticing - congrats again Stephanie and Shaney!

Stephanie Ward's debut

Congrats to Stephanie Ward on the publication of her first children's book:

Wally the Warm-Weather Penguin

illustrated by Vanessa Landin

Published by Forwards Press, in ebook format, isbn 9780989842303

for ages 1 - 4

Wally is an Emperor Penguin from Antarctica who is always cold. When he learns about the Galapogos Islands, he sets sail immediately in search of warm weather and discovers tap-dancing crabs, racing 100 year old tortoises and diving birds with blue feet.

Sounds great fun - well done Stephanie!