It is positive to see the life and works of Sheila Robinson being highlighted in this visually delightful book published to coincide with an exhibition of her work alongside that of her daughter, AOI Patron, Chloë Cheese, who contributes to the book.

A well-executed guide to the many questions that those new to the illustration profession will need answers to as part of their career. The knowledge that the book offers comes direct from commissioners, clients, agents, associations, and practitioners of illustration.

With cover artwork indicating the colourful wealth of content that features in many illustrates’ sketch books by Oliver Jeffers, the new book from Martin Salisbury is quite a feast for the eyes.

In August, writer and illustrator Jon Klassen was interviewed by AOI on publication of his new book, and Derek Brazell reviews The Skull

Lost in an unfamiliar setting polar bear can’t remember how he got there, or which way he turns for home. Everyone is too occupied to help. Mariano Illustrajo’s delightful new book questions, ‘where is home’?

With an easy-to-read style, Martin Salisbury has created an attractive and useful book detailing that skill which most illustrators in the ‘About’ sections of their websites will say they have been into since they were small children: drawing.

Martin Salisbury on Šašek, whose paintings capture the scale of the human to building and building to landscape that perfectly aligns with his vision. 

How do you communicate complex ideas and inter-related biological systems to young children? How do you convert ideas into long lasting actions? This book explains.

This cheerfully ebullient tale snaps along at a fantastically read-aloud pace, with Beach’s sharp inky lines delivering dynamism to the illustrations.

A tale about coping with responsibilities and finding surprising solutions to problems, our young hero discovers his Grandma is not quite what she seems.