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We handle the manuscripts but here's the teams who can help handle the next steps.
For more information and to ask any questions, feel free to reach out to them directly - they're more than happy to help 😊 ​​​
A wonderful company we work with is Happy Designer.
Barry and Sarah are an incredible team who have an awesome portfolio and have worked with the likes of BBC, Harper Collins and other big names. They offer a wide array of services, including illustration, character design, and cover design.
Use the code 'HDSE10' they'll offer a 10% discount too.
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Bear With Us Productions is a highly talented and creative team. We specialise in the illustration, design, production, and marketing of children’s literature.
With over 15 years of experience we are experts in creating exciting and engaging imagery that will help your book stand out from the crowd;
exciting the reader in a creative and engaging way.
Some of their illustrators have worked with Disney, Dreamworks Animation, DC Comics, BBC, S4C, and Marvel Comics.
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​Free additional marketing advert (Non-Animated) worth £175 with every contracted package when you mentioned 'The Stardust Experience' 🌟
*Offer applicable to package A & B only. Full package info on our website. Please quote 'The Stardust Experience' when contacting Bear With Us Productions to claim your free advert.
Tamara Piper
A wonderful digital illustrator with 20 years of design experience (and 7 years specifically in children's books).
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Can offer single page colour illustrations, double page colour illustrations, block and white illustrations, spot illustrations and cover design!
A complete package includes print-ready PDF, cover PDF, and various file formats for each page.
All rights transfer to the author, with the illustrator retaining portfolio rights. Two revisions are included per illustration phase (sketch and final)
Turnaround time is 1-3 months.
Portfolio available upon request, and illustrated books can be found on Amazon by searching the 'Tamara Piper'.
Daniela 'Dany' Frongia
Dany provides full-colour illustrations for children’s books, including single-page, double-page spreads, spot illustrations, cover and character design.
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The time required for a book depends on the complexity of the story and illustrations, but for a project of 26 pages, with 18 single-page illustrations and 6 double-page spreads, Dany usually estimates 4-5 months of work.
Sumitra L
Sumitra is a passionate children's book illustrator who immersed herself in the world of art after completing her Masters in 2020. Her artistic journey has been as vibrant and dynamic as a box of crayons, reflecting the colourful palette that defines her illustrative style.
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​(Psst! Not sure what you're looking for? Click here to read out latest blog post about the top things to consider when picking an artist or creative team for your project!)​​