This fab book I've illustrated is first in the series of Max and Molly's Guide to Trouble by Dominic Barker. It has been nominated for Richard and Judy's Book Club- See here for more info
Monday, 14 February 2011
Friday, 21 January 2011
Wow! So much news!
As 2011 gets going, things are starting to get exciting! There is so much to look forward to ...
I'll be doing a number of Library visits in support of Friends of Gloucestershire Libraries to support the campaign against the 43% cuts to the Library service. See http://foclibrary.wordpress.com for further info and PLEASE sign the petition!
If you want to come along and join in my kids events at Hester's Way in Cheltenham (Morning approx 10:30am - 11:30pm) and Stroud Library (Afternoon from around 2:00pm) I'll be helping to make "Why I love the Library" posters. Come along and design a fab, colourful poster.
I've got events already confirmed at a number of Schools during World Book Day week and if you are a school and would like me to visit around that time, I do have days available at the moment for the week after (7th March onwards). Please book soon!
I've also got events planned for Birmingham Young Readers in May as well as two book events at HAY FESTIVAL on the 28th of May.
This year I am the official illustrator for Hay Festival and I've been working on some rather sheepy designs for the programme! See my next post.
I will also be appearing at Bath Kids Lit Fest in the autumn.
Book wise, ERROLL has been shortlisted for the Portsmouth Children's book prize.
It's always great to be on a prize shortlist that is voted for by children. I face some stiff competition from the likes of Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks, Angela McAllister & Alex T. Smith and Charlotte Middleton.
If any teachers would like to arrange for pupils to write to me, they can request my address by email : hannah@hannahshawillustrator.co.uk I always love to hear from young readers and artists.
Books being published 2011:
The Grizzly Bear with Frizzly Hair by Sean Taylor(Frances Lincoln, Spring 2011)
The Great Cat Conspiracy by Katie Davies (Simon and Schuster, Spring 2011)
Max and Molly's Guide to Trouble: How to Catch a Criminal by Dominic Barker (Orchard, Spring 2011)
Casper Candlewacks in Death By Pigeon by Ivan Brett (Harper Collins, Late Spring 2011)
Last but not least -School For Bandits (Random House, August 2011)
Finally, I'm designing a NEW look website, which should be completed before the spring.
Check www.hannahshawillustrator.co.uk for updates. The new site should be more compatible with iphones and easier to navigate.
Now... here's some lovely Hay Fever sheep as promised.
Hannah
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Happy Holidays!
2010 has been a fantastically busy year and I'm not stopping...
There will be some lovely new Hannah Shaw picture and chapter books out in 2011, I'll be informing you of publication dates soon.
Thanks to everyone who enjoys my books, stories and drawings- Here is a 'deer little picture' just for you!
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
School Visits booked for November 2010
Tuesday 2nd November
Eastcombe Primary School - Stroud.
Book signing after school.
Friday 12th November
Cranbrook Primary School - Ilford, Essex
Book signing after school with the Children's Bookshop Muswell Hill providing books for sale.
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
The Evelina Children's Hospital (Guy's and St Thomas' Charity) Dog Project
Here is my canvas for the Guy's & St Thomas' Charity, Evelina Dog Project which will be auctioned to save money for the Evalina Children's Hospital.
The canvas came printed with the child's drawing of the central dog which I decided would look funny if it was being painted by dogs.
Find out more at
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
Rabbit Rescue - out now!
It is as funny as the first one, hence I spent lots of time laughing at the story whilst doing the illustrations. I enjoyed drawing the big scary rabbit best of all. As someone who only owned (rather stupid) guinea-pigs as a child, the story convinced me that I was probably quite lucky to miss out on the perils of caring for a rabbit!
Blurb:
Joe has gone to live with his dad, leaving behind his beloved pet rabbit. Anna and Suzanne try to look after it for him, but when the rabbit becomes ill, they're convinced it's because it's missing Joe. Now Joe is sick too. The girls are certain that Joe and the rabbit will die unless they are reunited soon...But can Anna and Tom and Suzanne pull off The Great Rabbit Rescue in time?
Monday, 30 August 2010
FESTIVAL EVENTS coming up soon! Don't miss out!
Monday 27th September
Come see me at BATH KID'S LITERARY FESTIVAL
Artists At Work: Michael Foreman, Charlotte Voake & Hannah Shaw
EVENT NOW CANCELLED SORRY.
Saturday 10th October
Meet me at CHELTENHAM LITERARY FESTIVAL
SLEEP SHEEP!
11:30am – 12:15pm Age 4-6 St Andrews Church
Join author and illustrator Hannah Shaw for an event of a very sheepish kind. She will read from her new illustrated book, 'The Sleep Sheep' and do live drawing too! Best of all, you get to make your very own sheep to take home!
http://cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature/
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
The letter C
This will be displayed at a new story centre in Essex.
More info to follow soon at www.writeaway.org.uk
Monday, 19 July 2010
Monday, 5 July 2010
Back
New Event in Cheltenham coming up!
The event is at By Local Regent St, Cheltenham GL50 1JZ.
By Local is a shop which sells lovely ethical local products handmade by local people.
They will be celebrating their 1st birthday and I will be at the promotional event doing story-telling and helping you make a sheep!
Sunday 18th July 12:00 and then again at 2:00.
See you there!
Friday, 28 May 2010
Ship's Rat
I've always wanted to write a nautical themed picture book. A ship's rat called Ratina is a new character idea of mine. Here's a sketch of her:
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
The Spoon of Doom
This funny, sticky porridge adventure with my illustrations will be soon available to buy from June 2010.
Thursday, 13 May 2010
EVENTS Coming Up...
Thursday 20th May: Rhodes Avenue Primary School. I will be signing books from The Children's Bookshop Muswell Hill (http://www.childrensbookshoplondon.com/) at the school after 3:30pm.
Saturday 29th May: Waterstone's Bath special Sleep Sheep Event- tickets / info available from the store. 3:00-4:00pm http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb
Wednesday 16th June 2pm: Event at Eagle House School Children's literary festival http://www.eaglehouseschool.com/childrens-literature-festival-marquee.htm
Wednesday 7th July at the Millennium Hall in Buckden, I'll be presenting the next winner of the Cambridgeshire Picture book Award "Read it Again", I'll also be signing books.
September 27th September: Bath Festival event, more details to follow.
Wayhey! New fun 'Design a Sheep' worksheet
The Sleep Sheep - Publishers Weekly review
This winning bedtime book celebrates a child's imagination. When her frustrated mother suggests that she count sheep to fall asleep, Sylvie quickly imagines "hundreds and hundreds of sheep," but they are a wily flock. Shaw's (Evil Weasel) witty pen and ink drawings are chockablock with charismatic sheep "rumbaaa-ing," skateboarding, and otherwise milling about, none of which helps Sylvie count them ("Hey, sheep," she says, "you're really exasperating"). Sylvie follows the sheep to the beach where they play cards, read storybooks, arrange flowers, play board games, and finally fall asleep, at which point Sylvie is able to count them and fall asleep herself. The sheep--who, it turns out, clearly know what they're doing--tiptoe away and sail off aboard "The Dream Boat" ("I thought she'd never nod off!"). McQuinn's (Lola at the Library) clever conceit is expanded considerably by the comic details that fill every spread (the sheep's apparel is wonderfully diverse, especially at the beach, where they don "trunks and bikinis, suntan lotion and snorkeling goggles"). The gentle adventure blends seamlessly into the calming bedtime-ready ending. Ages 3–6. (May)
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Mr Lion is finished! Ta Da!
It took me 5 days non stop but finally it's finished and I'm shipping it off to Bath Waterstone's tomorrow! The other side will be painted by Tessa Farlow this week.
Do look out for it in Waterstone's from mid May onwards.
Monday, 26 April 2010
Friday, 23 April 2010
Thursday, 22 April 2010
Mr Lion Continues
Today I've been working on the text banner for the lion.
First I printed out all the text and stuck it on the lion with masking tape to work out positioning.
Next I sketched out the banners, then I took all the text off and painted the banners. I hand lettered all the text in pencil, this took forever!
I'm currently applying gold leaf to some of the lettering and going over the text in black permanent pen.
Watch this space for more pictures tomorrow...
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Mr Lion comes to stay!
I'm taking part in a fantastic project for Bath.
In May 100 Lions will adorn the streets of Bath, each one individually painted by artists from the area. Although I'm not strictly 'local', Bath Waterstone's who are generously sponsoring a Lion, have asked me to decorate one for them!
I'm actually painting one side of the lion and I'm going to be doing an 'extreme reading circus' theme. Another illustrator- Tess Farlow, is painting the other side. Our designs will meet along the centre.
The Mr Lion's home from Mid MAY- SEPTEMBER will be in Bath Waterstone's window.
Do go and meet him!
I am photographing the Lion as he transforms so watch this space for new photos as I go...
Roar!
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