This is the cover for my Aussie Nibble, A Strange Little Monster, out in June 2010. Pretty gorgeous, isn't it? Stephen Michael King is a bit of a genius, don't you think?I have only seen his roughs for the internal illustrations so far - but they made me laugh out loud! He has created some pretty zany monsters for Grotty Hollow. Nothing like the monsters I imagined - but, oh, so much better!
Can't wait to share this one with kids.
oooh!! Exciting! Can't wait to see it! It looks charming!! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Liss! I can't wait to see the final illustrations - if the roughs are anything to go by, they are going to be glorious.
ReplyDeleteA flute playing monster? As a flautist myself, I think the cover is divine :) Can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue! Found your blog via Chris Cheng's - so nice to be able to click around and see what everyone's working on.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Stephen Michael King's work! He's so clever and has such a wonderful sense colour too - your cover is gorgeous!! Can't wait to see the internals.
So many wonderful Australian illustrators! What a buzz it must be to see your words brought to life by Stephen Michael King.
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful, Sue! I've just received The Hairy Legs Heist from your publisher to review on Kids Book Review. Can't wait to read it. Tania :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tania. Hope you enjoy The Hairy Legs Heist.
ReplyDeleteAnd Sandy - it has been amazing having Stephen Michael King illustrate my story. I am very lucky.