Alison Jay crafts illustrations with a distinctive, aged aesthetic, often achieved through her use of quick-drying oil paints and crackling varnishes. Her artistic reach spans diverse fields, from advertising and packaging to a notable body of children's book illustrations. Through her unique visual storytelling, she creates engaging and memorable experiences for readers of all ages.
How can tomorrow ever be as good as today? Afraid of tomorrow, a little boy puts all his scientific knowledge to use in an attempt to turn back time and stay in the wonderful past. His grandfather reassures the boy that there is plenty to look forward to and that every day gives the chance for a new adventure.
A stunning first introduction to early concepts in this beautifully illustrated board book from Alison Jay. Alison Jay takes us on an exciting adventure through the world of well-loved nursery rhymes. One brave young boy discovers the colours of the rainbow. After finding all the colours, the young boy manages to bring the rainbow back with him to the real world.
The beautiful Bee and Me by Alison Jay is now available in paperback! A bee flies in the window and a little girl is frightened. She traps the bee and then wonders what to do. This beautiful wordless picture book traces the growing friendship between girl and bee and introduces small children to the ecology of the natural world.
A retelling of the traditional tale from the Brothers Grimm of how the king's twelve daughters wear out their shoes every night while supposedly sleeping in their locked bedroom
Celebrate Christmas with the classic holiday song everyone loves to sing, now in a beautifully illustrated gift-ready picture book! On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me . . . Alison Jay's signature crackle-glaze technique makes this illustrated version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" luminous and magical: animals dart across the pages, ladies dance, lords leap, and wintery landscapes sparkle against warm, cozy scenes.With hidden surprises on every page, this is a book for the whole family to treasure-and sing along to!-year after year.
A board book adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic, with one word per page or double page.
A beautiful edition of the festive rhyme with added visual acuity and a storyline demonstrating the importance of quiet time with loved ones during Christmas.
An evocative wordless book about the mysteries of the sea from acclaimed illustrator Alison Jay.
Every page overflows with visual treats to explore and enjoy endlessly. Young Readers will learn the names of their favourite farm animals and their babies. Secret visual story in background shows the farm kittens getting in to trouble.
Travel through the seasons, tracing your fingers over soft snow, shiny lightning, a delicate rainbow, crunchy leaves blown in the wind, sparkling sunshine and a torrent of rain. In addition to textures, the fun, rhyming text encourages the reader to look deeper into the picture to discover all the intricate details of Alison Jay's illustrations.
