Craig Phillips Illustration

05/06/2026

Here is a wonderful lovely review of The Dragon At The Zoo by The Sapling, among other wonderful books. Many thanks!

Picture book reviews!
Covering creatures from fleas to whales, and makers from debut to old hand, Harriet Elworthy reviews seven new picture books:
https://www.thesapling.co.nz/review-grumbles-pjs-fleas-dragons-and-more/

12/04/2026

I am thrilled to now be represented in the US and abroad by Shannon Associates. For enquiries, please get in touch with them at the link below.

Shannon Associates is New York's premier illustration, animation, photography, and CGI artist representation agency. Representing 60+ world-class artists for publishing, advertising, entertainment, and digital media since 1995.

12/03/2026

🏰 New in store: Castle Grim by Shaun Barnett 🏰

What would you do in a world where books can no longer be made?

In this gripping middle-grade adventure, eleven-year-old Herman is sent to an orphanage known as Castle Grim in a strange future where there’s no internet or global communication - and books have become priceless treasures.

Surrounded by pirates and kidnappers roaming the land, Herman teams up with his clever friend Polly to uncover what happened to his parents…and soon finds himself living an adventure story of his own 🏴‍☠️ 

🏆 Winner of the 2025 Storylines Tom Fitzgibbon Award

📖 A fantastic read for adventurous readers aged around 9–13.

It’s also a special book - twelve years in the making and the final work from renowned New Zealand tramper and author Shaun Barnett 🩵

Shaun explored nearly every backcountry track and hut Aotearoa has to offer and is often described as the leading tramping author of his generation. Shaun loved to tramp, sea kayak, climb and spend time in nature – but he also loved to read. Sadly, Shaun passed away before this book was published.

Grab a copy in store or online:
https://marsdenbooks.co.nz/p/castle-grim