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The Murderer’s Ape
23 Aug 2017

The Murderer’s Ape

by Zoe | posted in: Jakob Wegelius, Peter Graves | 4

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

Adventure, Animals, Books in translation, Empathy, Friendship, India, Music, Sweden
Guest appearances by David Bowie
11 Feb 2017

Guest appearances by David Bowie

by Zoe | posted in: Abie Longstaff, Júlia Sardá, Kyo Maclear, Lauren Beard, Shinsuke Yoshitake | 1

I’ve recently spotted several guest appearance by David Bowie in picture books (I love each of these books and encourage you to seek them out, whether or not you’re a Bowie fan). What other pop stars have you seen appear … Continued

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An interview with Sam Usher
14 Apr 2016

An interview with Sam Usher

by Zoe | posted in: Sam Usher | 5

Some illustrations make me want to explore, other illustrations make me want look afresh at the colours outside my window. Illustrations by Sam Usher (@SamuelUsher), however, always seem to make me want to dance. Sam’s style is fluid and flowing, … Continued

Author/Illustrator Interviews, Frogs, Inclusive/diverse books, Music, Nature play, Toads

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