Tag: illustrations

The kids loved David Litchfield’s illustrations in his books, The Bear and The Piano, and Grandad’s Secret Giant, hence I keep my eyes open for new works...

A few weeks ago we had Britta Teckentrup’s lovely book Tree from the library and I really liked it. Unfortunately, the weeks we had it...

My obsession with Leo Timmers is well (self) documented. Because of this, I want to spread the love around and try to give his books...

There are great benefits of following your favourite illustrators on social media. Sometimes you get to see their fantastic images and illustrations before they are published....

A little while ago I blogged about 3 of my favourite children’s illustrators, which was very difficult to decide on, so here are more of our...

We have started a tradition of watching the ‘Home Alone’ movies at Christmas time. The kids love them, but also hate them. The other night...

Question: Are you stuck on what to buy a curious mind for Christmas? Answer: ‘A World of Information’ Firstly at just $22  I consider this to...

I have come across a great series of books for very young children. They are by UK illustrator Jane Foster. Jane’s retro style is very...

One of the reasons I love reading picture books with my kids is the pictures. I’m not a hugely artsy person. I don’t think of...

If you’ve been out of the Australian children’s literature scene for a few years I can catch you up in two words: Aaron Blabey. His...