Picture books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler will always be deeply entwined in my memories of very early parenthood; alongside sleepless nights and the never-ending attempts to feel like I’d achieved more in a day than simply getting dressed, … Continued
Some stories silently put down roots in your imagination, catching you quite unawares when they finally blossom filling your head with dizzying and evocative swirls of surprise, excitement and intrigue. The Murderer’s Ape by Jakob Wegelius, translated by Peter Graves … Continued
Today the longlist for the 2017 Klaus Flugge Prize, “awarded to the most promising and exciting newcomer to children’s book illustration” was announced. Whilst fifteen marvellous books by debut picture book illustrators made the longlist, I was especially excited to … Continued